Chase Quinn | Bennett Thrasher Introduction to Commercial Dispute Resolution In the dynamic landscape of commerce, disputes are an inevitable aspect of conducting business. From contractual disagreements to conflicts over intellectual property rights, commercial entities often find themselves embroiled in legal battles that can impede progress and drain resources. However, with the right approach and… Continue reading 6 Simple Stages For Commercial Dispute Resolution
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JAMS Neutrals Discuss Evolution of ADR for Resolving Construction Disputes
John W. Hinchey, Esq. and Leslie King O’Neal | JAMS Click here to listen to the audio In this podcast, JAMS neutrals John W. Hinchey, Esq., and Leslie King O’Neal discuss the evolution of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) within the construction space. Their conversation starts with sharing their observations on how ADR has changed within the construction space… Continue reading JAMS Neutrals Discuss Evolution of ADR for Resolving Construction Disputes
Court Of Appeal Holds That Courts Can Order Parties To Engage In Dispute Resolution
Alex Radcliffe | Cooley The Court of Appeal’s hotly anticipated decision in James Churchill v. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council1 has been handed down. It holds that courts have the power to stay proceedings for, or order, parties to engage in a non-court-based dispute resolution process. Background James Churchill bought a property adjoining land owned by the… Continue reading Court Of Appeal Holds That Courts Can Order Parties To Engage In Dispute Resolution
Inside The Minds And Hearts Of Dispute Resolution Neutrals
Christopher Keele | JAMS My thoughts on how mediators and arbitrators really think and act At a recent local bar event, a young lawyer approached me to ask if he could join me at the table where I was enjoying a quick bite to eat. We introduced ourselves and shared a little bit about ourselves.… Continue reading Inside The Minds And Hearts Of Dispute Resolution Neutrals
Jumping Through (Enforceable) Hoops: The Importance of Certainty in Multi-tier Dispute Resolution Clauses
Marie Devereux and Roberta Downey | Vinson & Elkins Contracts in the construction industry often include multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses. These are clauses which set out in an escalating sequence the stages of dispute avoidance and/or alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) processes that parties would need to go through or follow before referring a dispute to… Continue reading Jumping Through (Enforceable) Hoops: The Importance of Certainty in Multi-tier Dispute Resolution Clauses