HEALTHCARE NEUTRALTM BLOG

The Healthcare Neutral Blog will share ideas and developments in alternative dispute resolution, healthcare business and law.

NJ Bar Health Law Section Announces Programs For 2012-2013

     I am honored to serve as Chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association\’s Health Law Section for the upcoming year. The Section includes 446 members of the Bar…

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Why Not More Corporate ADR?

     A fundamental premise of the alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) movement is that when properly applied, ADR can resolve most disputes faster, cheaper and better than conventional litigation. I\’m convinced…

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AHLA ADR Service Adopts Code Of Ethics For Arbitrators In Commercial Disputes

     Today, the American Health Lawyers Association (“AHLA”) Alternative Dispute Resolution Service (“ADR Service”) advised its roster of Dispute Resolvers that the Executive Committee of the AHLA has adopted The…

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Fifth Circuit Overturns Class Action Arbitration Decision

     In Reed v. Florida Metropolitan University, Inc., No. 11-50509 (5th Cir. May 18, 2012), the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that an arbitrator exceeded…

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“If I Were You…” Doesn’t Work In Marketing Or Mediation

     Seth Godin, the marketing guru, author and master blogger wrote today at Seth\’s Blog about the common error of many trying to sell a product, service, idea or anything…

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Litigating A Medical Practice Break-Up Is Rarely A Good Idea

     I observe the insides of medical practice business disputes on a regular basis, and I am always amazed at (1) how many similarities there are, and (2) how often…

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