Arbitration is meant to be expeditious and to avoid the time and expense associated with proceeding in court. While that is still the goal, at times the speed of the arbitration process can vary significantly.

In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Lynn Duryee (Ret.) and Rebekah Ratliff, CCLS, discuss the concept and application of co-mediation, where two mediators work together to solve disputes.

In this episode of the JAMS podcast, internationally renowned mediators Giuseppe De Palo and Tim Hardy explore how a mediator’s style...

Having recently transitioned from being a litigator to serving as a discovery neutral, I've gained a distinct perspective on the role of discovery neutrals in our legal system.

An employer that withholds disputed arbitration fees in a pending arbitration has not "refused" to arbitrate within the meaning of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA)...

For several years, the shuttering effects of a global pandemic have severely hampered the ability of arbitrators and advocates to use direct techniques to try complex commercial arbitration cases.

When I think about International Women's Day, the Joni Mitchell song "The Circle Game" often comes to mind.

I coined the term “emotionology,” which is a combination of “emotion” and “psychology.” It describes an applied science that examines how human emotions influence and become part of decision-making and negotiation processes in arbitration and mediation. In these settings, participants are emotional and spiritual beings; the success of the process relies as much on legal frameworks as it does on understanding and managing emotions, relationships and interests.

Three JAMS neutrals share their perspectives on business interruption and the impact COVID-19 has had on bankruptcy courts.

The International Air Transport Authority is a Montreal-based trade organization incorporating 317 airlines from over 120 countries. Its member operations comprise about 82% of available global commercial seat miles.

The Ninth Circuit's recent decision in Jones v. Starz Entertainment, LLC marks a significant development in the continued rapid evolution of mass arbitration.

The English Commercial Court has refused to enforce a foreign-seated arbitration award on the grounds that to do so would be contrary to public policy.

Judge Dickler and Judge Shields offer their thoughts on the timeline for when to bring in a mediator and the complexities that are often involved in these cases.

Commercial and residential construction projects expose property owners and general contractors to significant risks arising from personal injury, property damage and construction defect claims. Contract documents can help allocate those risks to the responsible parties, while insurance can protect against losses that cannot be avoided or fully transferred. Common risk management tools include contractual indemnity, prevailing-party attorneys’ fees provisions, insurance requirements and early alternative dispute resolution (ADR) clauses.

Construction arbitration—particularly in cross-border disputes—can present timing and procedural challenges that require careful planning and active management.

Not every mediation ends with a settlement at the close of the formal mediation session. But sometimes there is enough progress made to reach "substantial completion": A lot of ground has been covered, the issues have been narrowed and the parties' positions have moved closer.

A podcast from JAMS featuring neutrals Barbara A. Reeves, Esq., CEDS, and Katherine Hope Gurun, Esq.,

In this episode of the JAMS podcast, JAMS neutrals (Hon.) Nancy Holtz (Ret.), Stacy La Scala, Esq. and Philip Bruner, Esq. discuss how parties and counsel can make construction mediations more effective by focusing on preparation, communication and problem-solving long before the mediation session begins

Recently practitioners, scholars and enthusiasts of alternative dispute resolution gathered—virtually and in person—at a JAMS Resolution Center to examine one of the most pressing and intriguing

Parties often reject the notion of early mediation because they believe they need more information to resolve the dispute. In some cases, more information is necessary