At the New York State Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Section and Labor and Employment Law Section Spring Meeting on Friday April 24, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson delivered a historical and thoughtful reflection on the development of alternative dispute resolution and its growing importance in modern legal practice. Judge Wilson situated ADR within a long arc … Continued
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It seems you cannot listen to the news these days without hearing about a devastating flood, fire, hurricane, or other natural disaster. In the aftermath of disasters, the path to recovery is often fraught with legal, financial, and emotional obstacles. Among the most pressing challenges for affected individuals and communities are disputes related to insurance … Continued
William Crosby, Jr., is excited to take over as chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Section. “Dispute resolution can be a lonely profession,” he says. “Seeking out groups like the New York State Bar Association to link us together in a community and share in our common experiences is so valuable.” … Continued
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Rebecca Price, the director of the alternative dispute resolution program at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, will be the recipient of the New York State Bar Association’s Chuck Newman Award. “Her commitment to fostering diversity and developing mentoring programs is evident in the growing use of mediation in our … Continued
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“I had never been to section events where I was more warmly welcomed,” recalls new chair Jill Pilgrim when thinking back to attending her first Dispute Resolution event years ago. Now, as section chair, Pilgrim is committed to building on the group’s reputation for being open, welcoming and social. To that end, the section hosted … Continued
The enormous increase in international transactions in goods and services has had a substantial impact on the need for dispute resolution mechanisms around the world. Cross-border transactions have grown significantly in recent years. Regarding business-to-business (B2B) transactions, encompassing goods and services, in the three months ending in May of 2024 compared to the three months … Continued