Subject Index Alternative Dispute Resolution

Mandatory arbitration agreements are binding on employees

June
2006
Illinois Law Update
, Page 284
On March 23, 2006, the Illinois Supreme Court reversed the decision of the Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District, which held that mandatory arbitration agreements between employers and employees are only valid if entered into "knowingly and voluntarily" by the employee.

In mandatory arbitration, every minute counts

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
February
2006
LawPulse
, Page 62
A plaintiff must go to the Illinois Appellate Court to overturn arbitrators' finding against him for arriving minutes late for his arbitration hearing. 

A Litigator’s Guide to Mediation

By James E. Sullivan & Arthur J. Murphy
January
2006
Article
, Page 26
A Q&A from Cook County about how mediation works in civil cases and how it can reduce time and money spent.

Practical Lessons from the First Circuit Mediation Program

By Suzanne J. Schmitz
January
2006
Article
, Page 30
Mediation of civil cases is also succeeding in the state's southern- most counties. find out why and how.

Correspondence from Our Readers

November
2005
Column
, Page 554
Poor lawyer image - incivility not the culprit? Mediator as peacemaker.

Procedural and practice rules promulgated for voluntary mediation of public utility disputes

March
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 116
  The Illinois Commerce Commission recently adopted 83 Ill Adm Code 201, dealing with voluntary mediation practice in the resolution of public utilities disputes. 

Class Actions in Arbitration

By Thomas J. Cunningham
October
2004
Article
, Page 532
Are provisions in arbitration agreements that expressly prohibit class arbitration enforceable in Illinois? A look at recent developments.

Disbursement, within the meaning of section 14 of the Arbitration Act, does not include an award of attorney’s fees

September
2004
Illinois Law Update
, Page 456
On June 14, 2004, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, affirmed the Circuit Court of Cook County's denial of a petition for attorney's fees.

Out-of-state lawyers OK’d for Illinois arbitrations

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
April
2004
LawPulse
, Page 170
The first district holds that lawyers who aren't licensed in Illinois can nonetheless represent clients in Illinois-based arbitrations.

The Uniform Mediation Act: Illinois’ Newest Privilege

By Sarah E. Cook & Sheryl E. Healy
February
2004
Article
, Page 92
A look at this new law, which should make mediation a more attractive alternative to litigation.

Uniform Mediation Act comes to Illinois

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
January
2004
LawPulse
, Page 10
Illinois' Uniform Mediation Act; one of two such state Acts nationwide; took effect January 1.

Correspondence from Our Readers

December
2003
Column
, Page 590
"Incorrect assumptions" about involuntary psychiatric treatment.

Making UIM arbitration awards binding in more cases

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
November
2003
LawPulse
, Page 544
Effective January 1, an ISBA-backed bill more than doubles the statutory limits on binding arbitration awards in UIM cases, reducing the incentive for insurers to reject them.

Mediation procedures for telephone customers implemented

March
2003
Illinois Law Update
, Page 116
On January 1, 2003, the Illinois Commerce Commission (commission) adopted new rules relating to the administration and implementation of its mediation program for solving the disputes of telephone customers in title 83 of the Illinois Administrative Code.

From Advocate to Peacemaker: Qualities and Techniques of the Successful Mediator

By Richard M. Calkins & Fred Lane
November
2002
Article
, Page 594
Pointers for lawyers about how to play the peacemaker role.

A Guide to EEOC Mediations

By Mary B. Manzo
November
2002
Article
, Page 607
Pointers about the EEOC program from the Chicago office's ADR coordinator.

A Lawyer’s Guide to Preparing Clients for Family Law Mediation

By Frank V. Ariano
November
2002
Article
, Page 600
Practical suggestions for lawyers representing clients who mediate custody, visitation, and other family law issues.

Mediation: A Nonadversarial Alternative to a Win-Lose System

By Robin Hoberman
November
2002
Article
, Page 588
Common-sense tips to follow before and during mediation.

A Personal Guide to Mediation Training Programs

By Hon. Charles R. Winkler
November
2002
Article
, Page 609
A program attendee reports on a pair of mediation training programs.

New 7CA limits on arbitration agreements

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
June
2002
LawPulse
, Page 282
Employer-employee arbitration agreements that require each party to pay its own attorney fees in civil rights and sexual harassment cases are unenforceable, the seventh circuit rules.

Making mediation work

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
March
2002
LawPulse
, Page 114
Experienced lawyer-mediators offer tips for getting the most out of this increasingly popular alternative to litigation.

The Lawyer’s Journal

By Bonnie C. McGrath
September
2001
Column
, Page 450
Two years and time's up for legal malpractice; nightshift-assignment doesn't constitute sex discrimination; and more.

The Lawyer’s Journal

By Bonnie C. McGrath
June
2001
Column
, Page 282
Knock-off alert for real estate contract; new Supreme Court Rule 99; time is money, and thus compensable; and more.

The Lawyer’s Journal

By Bonnie C. McGrath
May
2001
Column
, Page 226
Arbitration clauses in employment contracts are enforceable; visit the Illinois Supreme Court Web site; and more.

The Lawyer’s Journal

By Bonnie C. McGrath
April
2001
Column
, Page 166
Police can keep suspects out of their own homes; adoption by one spouse only; arbitration clauses and fee agreements; and more.

The Lawyer’s Journal

By Bonnie C. McGrath
November
2000
Column
, Page 620
A lower burden of proof for consumer fraud? Arbitration-award rejection—can secretaries sign after all? and more.

A New Way to Resolve International Business Disputes in Illinois

By Peter V. Baugher & Steven M. Austermiller
October
2000
Article
, Page 582
The Chicago International Dispute Resolution Association provides our region with a new arbitration forum. Find out more.

Preparing Your Clients for Parenting and Financial Mediation

By Don C. Hammer & Debra Sudduth
August
2000
Article
, Page 469
How to help your client make the most of mediation.

The Lawyer’s Journal

By Bonnie C. McGrath
June
2000
Column
, Page 308
Playing the child-support percentages; ADA news and views; please don't squeeze the luggage; and more.

Illinois’ Court-Annexed Mandatory Arbitration: A Review of the Cases

By Timothy W. Kelly & Amy L. Mobley
March
2000
Article
, Page 150
A practitioner's guide to recent Illinois mandatory-arbitration decisions.

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