Post-closing disputes arise in about 56% of M&A transactions according to a recent study by Shareholder Representative Services (SRS). Nearly…

I wasn’t surprised when a senior patent lawyer for one of the oldest Silicon Valley companies failed to think about…

Tech lawyers come in all shapes and sizes. Their skill sets vary dramatically. So when a company sets out to…

There’s an ongoing debate in ADR circles as to what takes priority: arbitral efficiency or party autonomy. To put it…

Every Arbitrator is unique. Like everyone else in the world, their experiences, training, personality and a host of other factors…

The Apple-Samsung dispute encompassed 50 lawsuits in nine countries. The first litigation in the U.S., termed the “patent trial of…

An investment sector that thrives on entrepreneurship, prides itself on deal making and finances emerging growth companies through private investment…

Many companies sign contracts giving little thought to dispute resolution issues. That can be a big mistake, particularly in transactions…

by Gary Benton What makes a great Arbitrator?  It’s the key question parties and their counsel face in every case…

The American Arbitration Association (AAA), the preeminent arbitral provider in the U.S., is taking some aggressive steps. After years of…