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Controlling Costs in Arbitration: Strategies for Managing Document Production under AAA Rules
Document production is one of the biggest drivers of cost in arbitration. Beyond printing, parties face expenses for document review, e-discovery, storage, expe
Read More »California courts signal stricter accountability for AI use by lawyers
What happened? A California appellate court recently imposed a $10,000 sanction on a Los Angeles-area attorney after finding that his opening brief contained fa
Read More »AAA vs. JAMS in Construction Arbitration: A Comparative Look
As construction disputes grow in complexity, so too does the process for resolving them outside of court. Arbitration has become the preferred method for resolv
Read More »ADR Offers Alternatives for Resolutions to AI-Driven Disputes and Concerns
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping operations across industries, introducing new layers of legal complexity alongside rapid innovation. As AI use grows,
Read More »Getting to Yes
Negotiation is not only a fact of life, but also an integral aspect of all relationships—personal, familial, business, and the like. In all relationships, peo
Read More »The Lost Art of the Opening Joint Session
Most mediations these days start with little to no joint session. From my perspective, this is often a mistake. For one, it takes too much control over the outc
Read More »Should You Include Appellate Provisions in Your Contracts?
The appellate scheme embedded within the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) is often overlooked and rarely considered when drafting and negotia
Read More »Impactful Decisions from the 2023-2024 Supreme Court Term
As we begin a new year, it can be helpful to reflect on important decisions that impact the field of arbitration. During the 2023-24 Term, the U.S. Supreme Cour
Read More »Can I Design my Own Arbitral Proceeding?
The simple answer is, yes. Arbitration can be administered in several ways. Considerations for determining which type to use depends on a variety of factors inc
Read More »Construction Arbitration: Did You See the ICC?
The question of whether the dispute resolution provision in your contract specifies the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) as the agreed service provider f
Read More »Getting to Know Your Arbitrators
One of the first steps in any arbitration is the selection of the arbitrator. The selection process – although seemingly simple and sometimes relegated to a m
Read More »AAA Construction Rule Changes Effective March 1, 2024
For the first time since 2015, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) has revised the rules applicable to Construction arbitration and mediation. Major high
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