"What is the key to a successful mediation? It starts with the selection of the right mediator," according to Betsy G. Ramos, co-chair of the litigation department at Capehart Scatchard. Alternative ...

As we have noted in prior articles, New York has a “long and strong public policy favoring arbitration”.[1] Indeed, New York “favors and encourages arbitration as a means of conserving the time and ...

RIAs aren't adequately disclosing arbitration clauses in client contracts and are forcing clients into expensive dispute forums, the groups said. By Mark Schoeff Jr. Many investment advisory firms put ...

Alternative dispute resolution has become a frequently used method to resolve litigated disputes. Using either mediation or binding arbitration should keep the dispute out of court. But, which is the ...