The most fundamental attribute of an arbitrator should be their ability to assess evidence and make decisions free from pre-conceived notions or biases. In a word: neutrality. But this essential ability is also one of the least examined aspects of...
90 Minutes AAA Rules and recent cases interpreting the Federal Arbitration Act significantly expand the powers of arbitrators to rule on important issues such as jurisdiction, arbitrability, defenses, and on the authority of arbitrators to streamline the proceedings. In addition,...
This 60-minute recorded roundtable discussion addresses the importance of diversity in the field of ADR featuring AAA/ICDR arbitrators Maureen Beyers, Melinda Jayson and Edna Sussman. Among the topics addressed are: Getting started within ADR Marketing yourself as an ADR expert...
Decision-making science reveals how silent mental shortcuts (heuristics) like confirmation bias, anchoring, and affect, together with premature reliance on intuition can lead judges and arbitrators astray.
60 Minutes Young attorneys typically go from classrooms and textbooks (with relatively little practical experience before the day they are sworn in) to the shadow of computer screens. It is increasingly common for young attorneys to spend virtually no billable...
60 Minutes We’ve all heard about the case involving tens if not hundreds of individual change orders that need to be decided. In this recorded webinar experienced construction industry lawyers and arbitrators discuss: What is the best approach as the...
60 Minutes Traditionally, the matter of sanctions in arbitration has been a murky one. While the courts have wielded largely unrestricted power to enforce rules and orders, the authority of arbitrators to impose sanctions has usually been circumscribed by the...
The ground rules pertaining to evidence in arbitration can be unexpected for those not familiar with the arbitral environment, and while arbitration is less formal than litigation, there are still rules that apply.
The program will provide practitioners with a thorough understanding of the process of requesting Emergency measures of protection under the AAA's commercial arbitration rules and requirements for obtaining such measures.
This 50-minute recorded webinar is specifically designed to provide arbitrators (or other participants in an arbitration proceeding) who have no education or training in the law with an overview of legal terms commonly used in arbitration.
40 Minutes This video shows how a mediation unfolds-from the decision to mediate to the settlement-and for what counsel, business people, and anyone anticipating involvement in the mediation process should expect and prepare. The AAA does not offer CLE in...
90 Minutes Arbitration is less formal than litigation, and arbitrators are not required to follow the rules of evidence. At the same time, many of the rules of evidence are grounded in the fundamental question—equally applicable to arbitration—of whether a...
This 55-minute recorded webinar addresses the selection of arbitrators and mediators for Regular Track cases.
This recorded webinar addresses the selection of arbitrators and mediators for large cases.
The AAA® has implemented a number of tools to assist parties in more effectively managing their franchise arbitration cases.
During this 90-minute webinar, a faculty of experienced arbitrators will discuss tips and best practices for counsel to use when preparing for virtual arbitration hearings. They will explore: • Managing Client Expectations • Technology Preparation • Model Orders and Procedures...
Attorneys, parties and arbitrators have all seen where arbitrations have increasingly mirrored the more time consuming and elongated practices of litigation.
This 20-minute presentation highlights arbitration’s flexibility to provide parties in dispute with the opportunity to be creative in fashioning solutions that save time, money and stress.
Arbitration offers the potential for saving significant time and cost in resolving disputes.
90 Minutes This recorded presentation discusses the characteristics of a successful construction project and looks at domestic and international contractual considerations as they relate to best practices for ADR clause options. Discussions include the selection of the AAA-ICDR in the...
60 Minutes As owners and contractors alike become more sophisticated, the “usual suspects” still plague every project from a small apartment complex to a large oil and gas mega project. Those ubiquitous claims often are unable to be resolved during...
Click Here for program agenda. Duration: 5 hours Location: New York, NY Program Description: Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is becoming increasingly essential for managing conflicts and promoting positive employee relations in today’s dynamic workplace. Stay informed about the latest innovations, trends and...
80 Minutes Arbitration hearings can be much more flexible than a trial in court. Experienced arbitrators and advocates know that the arbitration hearing often can be tailored to fit the circumstances of the particular case. This 90-minute recorded webinar presented...
The Preliminary Hearing can be used to position the management of a case on an efficient, economical and effective path.
