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Arbitration and ADR

Arbitration is a method of dispute resolution where parties agree to settle conflicts outside of court through a neutral third party, the arbitrator. This category covers topics such as class action settlements, mediation preparation, protection of absent class members’ rights, and enforcement of arbitration awards, including issues involving non-signatories. It also explores the role of technology and artificial intelligence in modern arbitration practices, highlighting how digital tools enhance efficiency and accessibility. Discussions often focus on fairness, legal procedures, fiduciary duties of class counsel, and judicial oversight to ensure equitable outcomes for all parties involved.

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  1. Blog | White & Brief

    The Role of Interim Reliefs and Injunctions in Litigation in India

    By Vijeesh

    Key Takeaways In many commercial and property disputes, the interim order is the real battleground. The final decree can take years, and by then the commercial reality may have changed…

  2. Southern California Appellate News

    9th Cir. Chief Mediator retires

    By Benjamin G. Shatz

    Stephen Liacouras, until recently the Ninth Circuit's Chief Mediator, has set up Liacouras Mediation:Full-time mediator since 2001; successfully resolved more than 1,000 complex civil disputes.Chief Circuit Mediator, U.S. Court of…

  3. Steven G. Mehta Blog

    In a Zoom World, What Message Does In-Person Mediation Signal?

    By Steve Mehta Mediation

    This article is for educational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. A little over six years ago, after the disruptions caused by Covid, lawyers debated whether a…

  4. Employment Law Letter

    Second Circuit Holds Single Harassment Claim Can Keep Employee’s Entire Lawsuit Out of Arbitration

    By Emily McDonough Souza

    For years, employers have relied on arbitration agreements to keep employment disputes out of court. In 2022, Congress carved out an exception for sexual harassment and sexual assault claims, but…

  5. SCC Blog

    Asia ADR Week 2026: Speakers examine the limits of court intervention in setting aside arbitral awards

    By Soumya Yadav

    The opening day of Asia ADR Week 2026, organised by the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), featured a session examining the boundaries of court supervision over arbitral decisions. Titled “Error…

  6. Microjuris Blog

    La confianza y la buena fe: claves para una negociación colectiva efectiva

    By Valeriaalicea3

    El licenciado Howard Pravda Epstein comparte las lecciones que le han dejado décadas de experiencia en procesos de negociación colectiva y arbitraje.

  7. China Justice Observer

    China Publishes First Typical Cases in Sports Arbitration

    By Publisher

    Following the 2023 revision of the Sports Law of the People's Republic of China—which added a dedicated chapter on sports arbitration and established the China Commission of Arbitration for Sports…

  8. SCC Blog

    Asia ADR Week 2026 panel stresses clarity, credibility and responsiveness in oral advocacy in International Arbitration

    By Roushan K. Singh

    At the eighth edition of Asia ADR Week 2026, organised by the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), a session titled “The Art of Persuasion: Oral Advocacy in International Arbitration” examined…

  9. Turtle Talk

    Otoe-Missouria Tribe Seeks Review of Seventh Circuit’s Refusal to Enforce Sovereign Lending Arbitration Provision

    By Matthew L.M. Fletcher

    Here is the petition is W6LS Inc. v. Harris: Cert Petition.pdfDownload Question presented: Whether a court may hold, based on an alleged defect in separate provisions of a contract whose…

  10. ContractsProf Blog

    When Has a Party Litigated Enough to Be Deemed to Have Waived the Right to Arbitrate? Part II

    By Jeremy Telman

    Last week, we posted about two cases in which Circuit Courts tried to figure out when a party will be deemed to have waived its right to arbitrate through conduct inconsistent with…