The roles and responsibilities of a construction manager are different, depending on whether the construction manager is serving throughout the project in an advisory capacity or is also performing the construction. This presentation explores some of the key roles and...
This presentation addresses the myriad of ethical issues that arise in multi-party mediations and arbitrations. Specifically, the panelists for the presentation consider potential mediator and arbitrator conflicts that may arise during the course of the process, what rules apply, and...
Managing conflicts systematically is crucial to delivering complex projects on time and on budget. In this session, in-house counsel from leading construction companies discuss what drives their decision to settle or arbitrate, what is important to the business in their...
A major advantage that arbitration has over litigation is the ability for the parties to design the process to be efficient and cost effective and fit the dispute and the parties. The Panel in this presentation discusses some tried and...
This presentation addresses differing arbitral decision-making philosophies and recent challenges to arbitral awards. The application of law, equity, fairness, and justness can serve as a means by which an arbitrator can reach a decision. Each model has its own unique...
This presentation offers insights into some of the unique considerations in arbitrating international construction mega project disputes. Discussions include issues to consider when selecting international construction arbitrators, characteristics of successful international construction counsel, unique document exchange (including email issues, cybersecurity,...
The American Arbitration Association® is well known for specializing in beginning-to-end administered arbitration as a cost-effective alternative to litigation. While the AAA offers high value case management services, we also make it possible for parties to use various stand-alone administrative...
How does “appeal” apply in arbitration, and what are the appellate procedures? Learn how to prepare and present your appellate arbitration case.
You often ask; “I wonder how arbitrators view various aspects of arbitrations?” Well, during this six-part series, you will hear from seasoned healthcare arbitrators as they provide their perspectives.
What do domestic and international arbitrators contemplate during the deliberation and preparation of the Award? The differences for standard, Reason v.
The panel will share insights on what to consider when drafting domestic and international life sciences ADR clauses.
This is part 2 of a 4 Part Series on Best Practices to Save Time & Money for resolving domestic and international life sciences disputes.
In 2013, the American Arbitration Association® created the Administrative Review Council (ARC) to resolve certain administrative issues arising on large, complex domestic cases and to ensure that such case issues are reviewed and resolved at a high level by individuals...
Counsel who lack a thorough understanding of arbitration are often unwilling to trust the process and may be inclined to resort to the “comfort zone” of litigation.
60 Minutes Arbitral immunity refers to the immunity that is extended to arbitrators for acts arising from and within the scope of their arbitral functions. The arbitrator’s role in a matter is to adjudicate disputes, and is often referred to...
This is two-part recorded webinar provides practical tips for resolving domestic and international life science disputes.
AAA Arbitrator Ernest Badway and securities expert, Kristen Howell, explore the interesting interplay of cryptocurrency, distributed ledger, blockchain, and cyber security environment as well as the technological, factual and legal issues surrounding their formation and structure.
75 Minutes Technology disputes typically involve intellectual property issues in the following areas: patent, copyright, trademarks, trade secrets, and contracts, among others. The arbitration of such disputes can present special difficulties that are often international in nature. Despite this, or...
30 Minutes This video demonstrates the entire process of a commercial arbitration hearing, from the panel chairperson's opening statement through parties' closing arguments. The AAA does not offer CLE in any jurisdiction for our online programs, but you may be...
Private companies that contract with each other to pursue or perform government contracts are hardly immune from encountering disagreements among themselves.
