Category Archives: General

lettersblogatory & the Case of the Day

I just learned about the letterblogatory blog, and it’s great. From Ted Folkman of the law firm of Murphy & King (also incidentally a former judicial clerk to Ann Aldrich), it contains high-quality analysis of some really interesting international arbitration cases, among other things. The most recent case-of-the-day reads like a caricature of an arbitration-meets-civil-procedure … Continue reading lettersblogatory & the Case of the Day

Reminder – Sign Up for the ABA DR Section Conference in Denver

Don’t forget to register for the upcoming ABA DR Section conference in Denver – it’s less than a month away, April 13-16.  The headline speakers are Bob Mnookin, author of the highly acclaimed book Bargaining with the Devil: When to Negotiate, When to Fight, and Temple Grandin, the renowned animal scientist from Colorado State University.  Clair Danes won … Continue reading Reminder – Sign Up for the ABA DR Section Conference in Denver

Creighton to Host 5th Annual ADR Works-in-Progress Conference

The Werner Institute at Creighton University School of Law has announced that, on November 4-5, 2011 in Omaha, Nebraska, it will host the 5th AALS Section on Dispute Resolution Works-in-Progress Conference for scholars who are teaching and researching in Dispute Resolution. Attendance will be free of charge. For more information on the conference, visit: http://www.creighton.edu/werner/2011WIPConference. If … Continue reading Creighton to Host 5th Annual ADR Works-in-Progress Conference

Optimism is Complicated . . . The Israel Not So Live Blog

Note: This post was written on Friday morning at the Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv, but wasn’t posted b/c of poor internet connections there and at the Newark Airport. As you’ll recall from Andrea’s post last night, we were optimistic about our plane taking off and the state of Israel-Palestine negotiations.  As a reward … Continue reading Optimism is Complicated . . . The Israel Not So Live Blog

Not “Talking Settlement” & Not Engaging in Misconduct

Article from this morning’s National Law Journal Daily posted below.  Potentially helpful case to illustrate the distinctions between requirements to participate, requirements to make an offer, requirements to participate in good faith, requirements to settle, etc? MM Refusal to talk settlement doesn’t merit sanctions Sheri Qualters The National Law JournalMarch 17, 2011 A defendant’s failure … Continue reading Not “Talking Settlement” & Not Engaging in Misconduct

Volunteer Judges and Mediators Needed for National Finals of Mediation in Representation Competition

The ABA Section of Dispute Resolution seeks experienced mediators and lawyers to be judges and mediators for the Representation in Mediation Competition National Finals. Final Rounds will take place in conjunction with the Section’s Spring Conference at the Sheraton Downtown Denver, in Denver, Colorado, April 13-14. In this competition, law students role-play as attorneys and … Continue reading Volunteer Judges and Mediators Needed for National Finals of Mediation in Representation Competition

Fallout from Ohio SB5 — How will Counties and Cities handle Collective Bargaining in Light of SB 5?

The Columbus Dispatch just reported that a county fired its law firm because the firm allegedly supports SB 5. Downes, Fishel, Hass and Kim are a well-respected public sector management-side labor law firm. Mahoning County fires Columbus law firm, saying it backs SB5 Friday, March 11, 2011 11:47 AM Associated Press YOUNGSTOWN — An Ohio … Continue reading Fallout from Ohio SB5 — How will Counties and Cities handle Collective Bargaining in Light of SB 5?