By Joe Tirado The global coronavirus pandemic has had an enormous impact on all aspects of our lives. Face-to-face meetings have all but disappeared. We have all had to adapt, and the legal profession has been no exception. This is true of both litigation and arbitration practice, although one important area that has been hit …
Undoubtedly, most arbitration agreements call for a single arbitrator. But some agreements call for a panel of three sometimes called a tripartite panel. The tripartite arbitration panel is not a new concept. President George Washington will reportedly be called for the appointment of a three-arbitrator panel in the event of a dispute about his estate. …
When talking about alternative dispute resolution, conciliation is a necessary technique to discuss. The process helps parties come up with solutions and find new ways to consider a solution. It is a creative process between the parties and the conciliator to identify solutions that are outside of the realm of what the parties have considered …
Admission of text messages as evidence in court: The same old thing in electronic form. The proliferation of electronic devices capable of producing documents More documents are created by electronic means than in any other fashion. Electronic devices are everywhere. Office computers, personal computers, laptops, tablets, phones, personal electronic assistants, video doorbells, and even some …
Successful negotiations require sound strategies. Today we present 12 recommended steps for developing productive mediation strategy to resolve any seemingly intractable conflict between parties.
