The value of a well-written, customized arbitration clause cannot be overestimated, especially in light of the courts’ continued enforcement of arbitration agreements and the Federal Arbitration Act’s narrow grounds on which a court may vacate an arbitrator’s award. The agreement to...
Dispute Resolution Boards (DRBs) provide a confidential forum and experts familiar with the technical issues associated with a construction project in order to prevent disputes or achieve their early settlement. This enables parties to remain focused on the project rather...
“The Era of COVID-19: The Dynamic Changes in the Workplace” After a year of turmoil and as we begin to shift toward a post-pandemic era, please join our experienced faculty on their discussions with topics pertaining to the challenges of...
The most fundamental attribute of an arbitrator should be their ability to assess evidence and make decisions free from pre-conceived notions or biases. In a word: neutrality. But this essential ability is also one of the least examined aspects of...
This 60-minute recorded roundtable discussion addresses the importance of diversity in the field of ADR featuring AAA/ICDR arbitrators Maureen Beyers, Melinda Jayson and Edna Sussman. Among the topics addressed are: Getting started within ADR Marketing yourself as an ADR expert...
In this recorded webinar presentation, the speakers provide their perspectives on what attorneys should consider when drafting healthcare ADR contract provisions; what exactly are the distinguishing aspects that determine whether the AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules or the Healthcare Payor Provider...
This recorded presentation will arm you with the information you will need to prepare your clients and guide them through the preliminary hearing.
In this recorded presentation, arbitrators and veteran case administrators share how to establish the framework for your arbitration.
Decision-making science reveals how silent mental shortcuts (heuristics) like confirmation bias, anchoring, and affect, together with premature reliance on intuition can lead judges and arbitrators astray.
The ground rules pertaining to evidence in arbitration can be unexpected for those not familiar with the arbitral environment, and while arbitration is less formal than litigation, there are still rules that apply.
As is so often the case, preparation leads to success, and that is certainly true for collective bargaining. Not surprisingly, the process of preparing and the issues that must be addressed for unions differ from those that must be addressed...
The program will provide practitioners with a thorough understanding of the process of requesting Emergency measures of protection under the AAA's commercial arbitration rules and requirements for obtaining such measures.
This 50-minute recorded webinar is specifically designed to provide arbitrators (or other participants in an arbitration proceeding) who have no education or training in the law with an overview of legal terms commonly used in arbitration.
The panel in this recorded webinar discusses trends in arbitration agreements and explore approaches to promote the efficient and cost effective resolution of domestic and international life science disputes.
Too many litigators fail to understand that effective mediation advocacy is not the same as zealous litigation advocacy. In this focused, 60-minute recorded webinar for attorney advocates, you will learn valuable practice tips that can help you to maximize the...
This 55-minute recorded webinar addresses the selection of arbitrators and mediators for Regular Track cases.
This recorded webinar addresses the selection of arbitrators and mediators for large cases.
Mediators are leaders whose advanced leadership skills are crucial to the successful management of the mediation process.
The AAA® has implemented a number of tools to assist parties in more effectively managing their franchise arbitration cases.
During this 90-minute webinar, a faculty of experienced arbitrators will discuss tips and best practices for counsel to use when preparing for virtual arbitration hearings. They will explore: • Managing Client Expectations • Technology Preparation • Model Orders and Procedures...
Attorneys, parties and arbitrators have all seen where arbitrations have increasingly mirrored the more time consuming and elongated practices of litigation.
This 20-minute presentation highlights arbitration’s flexibility to provide parties in dispute with the opportunity to be creative in fashioning solutions that save time, money and stress.
Arbitration offers the potential for saving significant time and cost in resolving disputes.
Mediation as an alternative dispute resolution process has become increasingly popular in recent years.
