Articles on Alternative Dispute Resolution

Anti-suit injunctions in the context of international commercial arbitration, Part II By Ricardo Quass Duarte June 2010 An analysis of the different legal issues involving the granting of anti-suit injunctions in the context of international commercial arbitration.
Cases By Nicholas Pavlopoulos Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2010 Recent cases related to ADR.
Extra scrutiny still does not apply when arbitrator’s decision is reversed By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, June 2010 The Appellate Court affirmed the Commission’s decision in R and D Thiel v. IWCC.
Happenings By Sidra Hamidi Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2010 What's new in ADR.
International arbitration By Kate Oscarson Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2010 ADR updates from around the world.
Ninth Circuit removes potential barrier to federal jurisdiction over Motions to Compel Arbitration By John R. Schleppenbach Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2010 While the existence of federal jurisdiction over a motion to compel arbitration remains far from certain,the recently decided case of Geographic Expeditions v. Estate of Lhotka makes it somewhat more attainable.
Third-party discovery in arbitrations By Champ W. Davis Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2010 Should parties be free to spell out the procedures they will abide by? Or should third-party discovery be eliminated altogether so that arbitration is faster and less costly? The Seventh Circuit has so far been split on the issue.
Case summaries By Nicholas Pavlopoulos Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2010 Recent cases related to alternative dispute resolution.
A comment on “gross error” By Jon Gilbert Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2010 A case decided two years ago by the Illinois Supreme Court may do away with the doctrine of "manifest disregard of the law" as a basis for challenging an award.
Commercial arbitration in the People’s Republic of China By R. Terence Tung International and Immigration Law, May 2010 The People’s Republic of China (PRC) now conducts more arbitrations than any other country in the world.
Does §1782 allow for discovery in international arbitrations? The Renewed Debate and the Northern District’s response in In re Arbitration in London, England between Norfolk Southern Corp., Norfolk Southern Ry. Co., and General Sec. Ins. Co., and Bermuda, By Amy D. Mitchell International and Immigration Law, May 2010 The issue of whether 28 U.S.C. Section 1782 authorizes discovery in private foreign arbitrations is far from settled.
Foreign judgments enforcing arbitral awards are no longer enforceable in themselves in Germany By Mark C. Hilgard & Jan Kraayvanger International and Immigration Law, May 2010 In a landmark decision last year, the German Federal Supreme Court determined that a foreign judgment confirming an arbitral award can no longer be recognized in Germany.
Happenings By Sidra Hamidi Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2010 What's new in ADR.
International happenings By Kate Oscarson Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2010 ADR developments around the world.
Knowing your limits By Robert E. Wells, Jr. Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2010 A fictional scenario highlighting medical ethics issues.
Profiling professionals in the field: Jon Gilbert By Laurel White Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2010 Get to know attorney Jon Gilbert.
Supreme Court shifts views on arbitration By Sidra Hamidi Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2010 The Illinois Supreme Court will decide whether courts or arbitrators themselves would decide the enforceability of an arbitration agreement.
Ten hallmarks of effective international arbitration agreements By William H. Knull International and Immigration Law, May 2010 A list of the ten most important characteristics of an enforceable, functional dispute resolution clause.
Arbitration primer for civil trial attorneys By Mark Rouleau Civil Practice and Procedure, April 2010 The basics you need to know about arbitration.
Case briefs By Sidra Hamidi Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2010 Recent cases related to alternative dispute resolution.
Happenings By Sidra Hamidi Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2010 What's new in ADR.
International arbitration news By Kate Oscarson Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2010 ADR updates from around the world.
Officers’ Column By Jon Gilbert, Scott Carfello, & Kate Duncan Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2010 A description of several important issues currently facing the ADR section.
Preparation: The art of identifying parties-in-interest and potential conflicts By Robert E. Wells, Jr. Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2010 A fictional conversation highlighting common mediation dilemmas.
Profiling professionals in the field: Larry Schaner By Laurel White Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2010 Get to know attorney Lawrence Schaner.
“The role of the ADR community in preventing the killing of children in Chicago” By Hon. Ann Breen-Greco Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2010 Click to learn more about this recently held CLE program.
Editor’s notes By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, March 2010 The views and opinions of the editor of the Workers' Compensation Law Section newsletter.
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Shared interest negotiation By Hon. Bruno J. Tassone Tort Law, March 2010 A good agreement is one that is efficient, improves or at least does not damage the relationship, and meets the bona fide interests of each party.
Arbitrability of shareholders’ disputes under German Law By Jan Kraayvanger & Mark C. Hilgard International and Immigration Law, February 2010 It has been a matter of dispute for a long time whether and under which preconditions disputes regarding the validity of shareholders’ resolutions of a German limited liability company (GmbH) are arbitrable.
Case briefs By Nicholas Pavlopoulos Alternative Dispute Resolution, February 2010 Summaries of current ADR cases.

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