Practice Area
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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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…
Southern California Appellate News
9th Cir. Chief Mediator retires
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…
Steven G. Mehta Blog
In a Zoom World, What Message Does In-Person Mediation Signal?
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…
Employment Law Letter
Second Circuit Holds Single Harassment Claim Can Keep Employee’s Entire Lawsuit Out of Arbitration
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…
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…
Microjuris Blog
La confianza y la buena fe: claves para una negociación colectiva efectiva
El licenciado Howard Pravda Epstein comparte las lecciones que le han dejado décadas de experiencia en procesos de negociación colectiva y arbitraje.
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…
SCC Blog
Asia ADR Week 2026 panel stresses clarity, credibility and responsiveness in oral advocacy in International Arbitration
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…
Turtle Talk
Otoe-Missouria Tribe Seeks Review of Seventh Circuit’s Refusal to Enforce Sovereign Lending Arbitration Provision
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…
ContractsProf Blog
When Has a Party Litigated Enough to Be Deemed to Have Waived the Right to Arbitrate? Part II
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…