Many neutrals may assume that they have little need for skills in drafting dispute resolution clauses. If so, they are wrong. In fact, there are good reasons why all ADR participants—including the ...

The most expensive clause in a contract may be the one nobody notices until a substantial disagreement arises — the dispute resolution clause. A poorly chosen forum or process can add years of delay ...

Construction projects today involve increasing complexity, leading to more frequent and intricate disputes. To avoid costly litigation and secure a decision-maker with industry expertise, many in the ...

In the ever-evolving world of commerce, vendor agreements form the backbone of business transactions. Whether you're sourcing raw materials, tech services, or logistics support, these agreements ...

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In the lawyer-client relationship, there is a built-in tension between the lawyer-professional role and the lawyer-businessperson role. That tension is often most taut at the outset. The client wants ...

My first job after law school was as an assistant district attorney in Massachusetts. In my first six months on the job, I probably tried more than 50 cases to verdict. However, for each case I tried, ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Arbitration has emerged as the only effective dispute resolution mechanism for commercial disputes, said Justice N. Anand Venkatesh, Judge of the Madras High Court. At an awareness session on ...