State Courts, Lean Budgets And ADR
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“State courts across the United States are bracing for another year of austerity as a new budget cycle threatens once again to limit funding for the courts.” So writes…
NJSBA Offers Program On Decision-Making By Judges And Arbitrators
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“Decision-Making By Judges And Arbitrators – How Decisions Are Made And Influences On The Process” will be the subject of a program by the Dispute Resolution Section of the…
Part 2 – Joint Commission Conflict Resolution Requirements And The Advantages Of A Hospital-Medical Staff Standing Neutral
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I previously introduced the concept of the hospital-medical staff standing neutral. In this Part 2 of a series, I will cover relevant Joint Commission requirements, and the advantages and…
The Hospital-Medical Staff Standing Neutral – Part 1
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The idea of a “standing neutral” is well known within the construction industry, and has been used there in various forms for many years. The construction standing neutral is…
ADR Can Help Lawyers “Win Cheap”
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I\’ve been on a mission to convince fellow lawyers that encouraging clients to use mediation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution methods is good for clients and their lawyers….
Request For Mediation Can Be A “First-Filed Action”
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The “first filed action” rule says that when lawsuits over the same dispute are filed in different states, the courts in both states will give the “first filed” action…