The Legends of St. Patrick & Arbitration Discovery
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, a bit about him and his legends (and the legend of arbitration discovery too)!
Year: 2025
-
-
Special Edition–ADR News
Five judges and a lawyer/computer scientist walked into a bar . . .
-
On the Jobsite & in the Courtroom– the New Reality is Virtual
Some readers may be familiar with “virtual reality” (“VR”) from gaming, where the VR headset creates immersive, three-dimensional environments that users can interact with. VR uses computer modeling and simulation enabling interaction with an artificial three-dimensional (3-D) visual or other sensory environment.[i] However, VR…
-
A Bank Robber, the Matrix & Mediation
Willie Sutton was a notorious bank robber in the 1920’s and 1930’s.[i] Over his 40-year criminal career, he stole at least $2 million. When a reporter asked him why he robbed banks, he allegedly said, “Because that’s where the money is.” [ii]…
-
Happy 100th Birthday, FAA!
On February 12, 1925, President Calvin Coolidge signed the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”)[i] into law. The FAA made written arbitration agreements in “maritime transactions” or contracts “evidencing a transaction involving commerce” “valid, irrevocable and enforceable.”
-
“High Conflict Personalities” & Disputes
Nearly everyone involved in dispute resolution encounters people with “high conflict personalities.” They’re often involved in disputes. These individuals are prone to, “exaggerated emotions, adamant directives, attacking and demeaning behavior, difficulty compromising, a preoccupation with blaming others, repeated interruptions, [and] bad-faith participation.”[i]…
-
Court Sanctions Frivolous Appeal from Order to Arbitrate
Arbitration is a quick, economical, and efficient dispute resolution method. However, prolonged litigation before arbitration begins and after award can thwart these goals. Some courts are awarding sanctions to prevent this.
-
Diversity Improves ADR Fairness
Professor Homer LaRue[i] spoke at the ABA Forum on Construction Law[ii] Midwinter Meeting in Tampa, FL last week about improving diversity in selecting ADR neutrals. Selecting ADR neutrals from a narrow demographic affects users’ perception of fairness of ADR processes. The design…