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Evaluating the ethics of ADR programs By Kurt Kamrath Family Law, December 2008 The practice of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is rife with ethical dilemmas. It does not take much time in the field before a practitioner will find a conflict between two central aspects of ADR.
Arbitration reform pending in the House and Senate By Kurt Kamrath Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2008 A recent study by Michael LeRoy, a labor and employment law scholar at the University of Illinois College of Law, has shown a great hostility from state courts towards arbitration awards in favor of employees.
Case summaries By Ashley Crettol & Kurt Kamrath Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2008 The First Circuit found that under a partnership agreement that includes an arbitration clause, a corporation cannot avoid arbitration by naming as defendants two non-signatories to the agreement.
Evaluating the ethics of ADR programs By Kurt Kamrath Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2008 The practice of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is rife with ethical dilemmas. It does not take much time in the field before a practitioner will find a conflict between two central aspects of ADR.
Happenings By Kurt Kamrath & Ashley Crettol Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2008 Florida recently passed a bill that requires parties in homeowner’s association disputes to attempt mediation or arbitration prior to filing suit.
Cases By Kurt Kamrath Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2008 In a six to three decision, the Supreme Court refused to expand the grounds for court review of an arbitration award.
Working towards more successful environmental mediation (pt. 2) By Kurt Kamrath Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2008 In the initial part of this article, issues arising from the construction of an effective mediation process were explored in regards to environmental conflicts.
Happenings By Kurt Kamrath Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2008 Recent developments in alternative dispute resolution.
Working towards more successful environmental mediation (Part 1) By Kurt Kamrath Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2008 The practice of environmental mediation has numerous inherent benefits.
Cases By Kurt Kamrath Alternative Dispute Resolution, February 2008 Otay River Constructor (Otay) filed two motions to compel arbitration. Otay had multiple agreements with San Diego Expressway (Expressway).

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