Recently by Hon. William A. Dreier
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
A Firm Exponent Of ADR
Editor: Please describe your practice at Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus. Dreier: Approximately 95 percent of my practice is arbitration and mediation, much of it originating with the American Arbitration Association as well as some private parties. I do mediation and arbitration primarily for...
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Relieving High Costs And Delays In Arbitration – A Roundtable
Editor: Please comment on allegations that the advantages of arbitration are being lost due to rising costs and unwarranted delays. How can these issues be addressed? Dreier: The reputation of arbitration is being besmirched by repeated claims of high costs and unwarranted delays. This is a...
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Experts Discuss Arbitration Versus Litigation - A Roundtable
Editor: What are your thoughts about mounting criticism that arbitration is becoming as costly and time-consuming as full-scale litigation? Dreier: The ideal arbitration is one where there is (1) an impartial arbitrator familiar with the field of the dispute (or a fast learner), (2) controlled...
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Alternative Dispute Resolution: Achieving The Promise Of Arbitration
In recent years, arbitration has been under attack by some lawyers and clients. The claim is that the process has decayed to the point that it is approaching the time and expense of full-scale litigation, with discovery abuses, extended motion practice, hearing delays and long waits for awards....
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Editor: What are some preemptive practices and policies one can use to avoid conflict and minimize discovery costs when disputes arise? Are companies incorporating these concepts in their contracts? Dreier: Enter into contracts with a view that the unexpected does happen, and you may need to cut...
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