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Monday, August 1, 2011
Editor: What are your thoughts about mounting criticism that arbitration is becoming as costly and time-consuming as full-scale litigation?
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
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Sunday, April 3, 2011
Editor: What are some preemptive practices and policies one can use to avoid conflict and minimize discovery costs when disputes arise? Are companies incorporating these concepts in their contracts?
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Monday, January 3, 2011
Editor: Given your experience in the field, do you believe that arbitration is becoming too costly?
Hinchey: In recent years, the business community has complained that arbitration of commercial disputes is becoming just as time-consuming and costly as litigation. In 2009-2010, two international surveys of corporate counsel in the United States and...
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Monday, August 2, 2010
Editor: What are the benefits that accrue in having a corporate dispute resolution mechanism in place?
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Monday, February 1, 2010
Editor: Bill, your firm is offering two innovative services. Please briefly describe each of these services.
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Editor: Early case assessment has become increasingly popular with corporate counsel. Has this increased the demand for experienced mediators?
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Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Editor: Please share with us your thoughts about establishing in-house
expertise in arbitration and mediation. Is ADR representation something that general counsel should look for outside counsel to provide, or is there a need for this kind of expertise within the legal department?
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Editor: Is ADR still a less expensive alternative to litigation?
Dreier: In short: "Yes" for both mediation and arbitration.
Mediation avoids most discovery, and the expensive, intense and emotional wait for and cost of trial. Results are negotiated, not imposed by a judge or jury or subject to costly appeals. You can obtain innovative results beyond the...
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Monday, September 1, 2008
Editor: Would each of you tell our readers something about your professional experience?
