During California International Arbitration Week (CIAW), JAMS and other leading arbitration institutions from around the world participated in a weeklong series about multijurisdictional arbitration.

For hundreds of years, the world’s sovereign nations refused to allow any other foreign sovereign to be sued in their courts without the sovereign’s consent. The guiding principle was “absolute sovereign immunity,” an outgrowth of the ancient legal precept rex non potest peccare, understood to mean “the king can do no wrong.” The principle also was recognized as wise foreign policy because it extended "grace and comity" to other sovereigns.

There are various forums where people can participate in conciliation efforts to reach a resolution. Generally speaking, most people try to avoid conflict, and parties are happier when they can resolve a dispute and move on.

JAMS neutrals discuss how neutral analysis can make all the difference when it comes to successfully understanding and managing a dispute

With legal disputes at an all-time high and courts facing record backlogs, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is more relevant than ever. As attorneys and clients turn to ADR, it is important to understand how the "behind the scenes" case management can facilitate a smoother process and ultimately support a successful settlement.

JAMS neutrals weigh in on cryptocurrency and its effects on family law matters.

Technology disputes are often quite complex, and they frequently require a speedy and cost-efficient resolution.

In a world rife with conflict—commercial, interpersonal, organizational and beyond—the need for effective dispute resolution has never been greater.

You are an associate professor at an esteemed college, which you always thought of as your dream job. Of late, however, you feel as though you are spending less time doing what you came here to do.

Perspectives from JAMS neutral Shirish Gupta and JAMS Diversity Fellow Genesis Fisher on navigating co-founder separation disputes.

Virtual mediations present an opportunity for tremendous flexibility.

JAMS recently launched JAMS Pathways, a customizable service for addressing and preventing conflict. We sat down with its chief architect, Richard Birke, to learn a little more about him...

In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Mercedes Armas Bach, Retired Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida, and Scott J. Silverman, Retired Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida,

The past two years have been tough on all of us, but for those in the health care industry, it has been incredibly challenging. The pandemic has taxed our nation's health care system in ways few could have anticipated.

The rapid growth of construction arbitration over the last 20 years is a testament to its advantages over traditional litigation: speed, cost and flexibility.

In California FEHA settlements, plaintiffs often recover damages for both emotional distress and lost wages—but how are those payments taxed?

This valuable resource highlights the role of special masters in discovery, especially e-discovery.

Having observed effective advocates in action during my 53 years as a trial lawyer, judge and arbitrator, I have come up with 10 rules for winning in arbitration.

In business and especially the engineering and construction industry, time is money.

For a number of years, I have been the lead author of "Insurance Coverage for Data Breaches and Unauthorized Privacy Disclosures," a chapter in the Practising Law Institute's well-regarded publication Proskauer on Privacy.