In the course of completing my contribution to Rick Bales and Jill Gross’s forthcoming edited volume, The Federal Arbitration Act: Successes, Failures, and a Roadmap for Reform, I conducted research on new arbitration law developments as of 2023. Here is what I found, which I hope will be of interest: New Legislation Seven countries introduced … Continue reading Arbitration Roundup 2023: Passed and Pending Around the World
From Donna Shestowsky: On behalf of the AALS Section on ADR, I hope you will join us in DC for the AALS Annual Meeting. Registration is open. Here is some information about our section’s program, which will also serve as our section meeting: In the spirit of the AALS’s recognition of the need for “Defending … Continue reading AALS Program on Difficult Conversations in Polarized Times
I am pleased to share information about the upcoming Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution Symposium entitled The Future of the Criminal Legal System: How Should a Multidoor Criminal Courthouse Operate? on October 27, 2023 from 8:30am – 4:00pm EST. The Symposium will take place in person and on Zoom. Here is the registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-melnick-symposium-how-should-a-multidoor-criminal-courthouse-operate-tickets-723900835887?aff=oddtdtcreator Additional information is … Continue reading The Multi-Door Criminal Courthouse
As part of its 20th Anniversary celebrations, the Center for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (CNDR) at UC Law SF will be holding a conference entitled, DEI and Dispute Resolution: Reimagining the Field, on November 3, 2023 starting at 9:00 a.m. PT. The conference will take place in a hybrid in-person and Zoom format, and there … Continue reading Conference on DEI and Dispute Resolution @ UC Law SF
CPR’s (International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution) monthly newsletter, Alternatives, recently released its October edition. Here is the line-up of interesting articles: International ADR ‘This Train Still Runs’: The Railway Case that Defines Arbitration Legislation and Practice By Adam Samuel CPR News Waxman Will Depart CPR At the End of October By Russ Bleemer … Continue reading Latest Edition of Alternatives
The word of the month for October is “roleplay.” An appropriate word for Halloween! A roleplay (or simulation) is an opportunity to practice or prepare for something by taking on the role of a character in a specified situation. Experiential courses often use roleplays as a way to demonstrate and practice concepts, techniques, and skills. … Continue reading October: Roleplay
The American Law Institute – the leading independent organization in the United States producing scholarly work to clarify, modernize, and otherwise improve the law (think the restatements and various model codes) – recently announced several newly elected members. Among the 14 new members are two members of our dispute resolution community – J.J. Prescott (Michigan) … Continue reading ALI adds Two Dispute Resolution Scholars to Its Ranks
Gary Doernhoefer turned me on to a bot called “Pi.” Apparently, Pi is more conversational than other bots, which seem designed to accomplish tasks like finding information and drafting documents. I was really intrigued and uploaded the app on my phone. I had a remarkable “conversation” as it did a great job of voice … Continue reading Easy as Pi
Maria Volpe notes that a new publication from the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, confuses arbitration and mediation. Sad to see this. From the handbook: Important Qualities for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators• Critical-thinking skills. Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators must apply rules of law. They must remain neutral and not let their own personal … Continue reading Department of Labor Confuses Arbitration and Mediation
