A court may not make up a new procedural rule based on the FAA’s “policy favoring arbitration”.

An arbitrator is so much more than what’s on the resume.

Seven steps to Heaven.

Acknowledging that you’re caught in cyclical thinking is the first step to breaking the cycle.

Examining the ADR Suitability Guide (Part III

Examining the ADR Suitability Guide (Part II)

Examining the ADR Suitability Guide (Part I)

Build that clause!!

FINRA updates us on virtual hearings

Resolving your client’s case by Baseball Arbitration might just be what your client needs.

Bipartisanship actually does exist…

An anchoring bias must be recognized in mediation.

Give me a word, any word, and I show you that the root of that word is Greek.

Honored, as always, to be recognized as part of this august group!

With apologies to The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (and members of the bench): "Judges? We don't need no stinkin' judges!"

Courts are still jammed up. Want to get resolution without waiting a couple years (or more)? Try pre-litigation ADR.

COVID-19 continues to alter FINRA procedures.

What infernal serpent / Has lent you his forked tongue?
From what pit of foul deceit / Are all these whoppers sprung?

Survivors of sexual harassment and assault testified on the negatives of forced arbitration before the House Judiciary Committee. Legal scholars also testified on issues with non-disclosure agreements.

Another company decides to do away with its mandatory arbitration requirements.