Author: Leslie O’Neal
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“Deepfake” Evidence Is in the Courts—Is Arbitration Next?
By Leslie King O’Neal What are “Deepfakes?” “’Deepfakes’ are videos or images where a person’s face, body or voice has been digitally altered so they appear to be someone else, typically used maliciously or to spread false information.”[i] The rapid development of generative AI tools in the past few years made it much easier for…
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Can Courts Review “Interim” Arbitration Awards Under the FAA?
By Leslie King O’Neal Interim v. Final Awards—What’s the Difference? Arbitrators often issue “interim” awards regarding certain issues, such as liability, leaving damages claims or attorneys’ fees for later determination. Are these interim awards subject to motions to confirm or to vacate under FAA §§ 9 and 10? As discussed below, courts have generally held…
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What is In-House Counsel’s Role in ADR?
By Leslie King O’Neal What is an in-house counsel’s role in ADR? Should in-house lawyers simply hire the best outside counsel they can find and let him or her manage the dispute using ADR (or not) with little or no input? Or should inside counsel collaborate with outside counsel in developing strategies for resolving disputes…
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AAA Launches Digital Mediation Magazine
By Leslie King O’Neal Introducing Mediation Magazine On October 16, 2025, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) introduced its new digital publication, Mediation Magazine.[i]The debut issue features columns on AI & Mediation (MedAItion) by Amy Schmitz and William Froelich, International Mediation by Paul Sills and Mediation Aspects of SB 940 in CA by Mattie Robertson. AAA…
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Arbitrator Replacement—When, Why and How
By Leslie King O’Neal Why Are Arbitrators Replaced? There are several reasons. Most commonly, arbitrators may have health problems making them unable to serve, they may pass away or they may have a conflict with a party or witness, requiring recusal. What Happens When an Arbitrator Must Be Replaced? Must the entire panel be replaced?…
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Tips on Maximizing Arbitration Efficiency
By Leslie King O’Neal Improving Arbitration Efficiency: Tips from the 14th AtlAS Conference Arbitration is touted as an efficient, cost-effective dispute resolution method, but some complain it’s not meeting these goals. Do arbitrations take too long and cost too much? Why does it take one or two years to build a bridge, but three or…
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AI Arbitrators Coming Soon to Construction Cases
By Leslie King O’Neal[i] AAA Announces AI Arbitrator for Construction Cases The AI Arbitrators are here–are you ready? The American Arbitration Association (AAA) announced its release of an AI arbitrator for “documents-only” construction cases.[ii] AAA will preview the AI arbitrator at the Future Dispute Resolution-New York Conference on Thursday, October 9, 2025.[iii] It will…
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After 4,000 Years of Mediation, Why Aren’t We Better At It?
By Leslie King O’Neal CLM Construction Conference Features Mediation Panel It was a great honor to share the stage with two extraordinary mediators: the Hon. Victoria Chaney and Steve Nelson, as well as claims professional, Lee Wright[1] at the CLM Construction Conference[2] held in San Diego, CA, last week. We shared our thoughts on why…
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