business

What Do Business-To-Business Arbitration And A Well-Tailored Suit Have In Common?

Scenario #1: You are a transactional attorney representing a business client in a substantial transactional matter. It’s time to address the dispute resolution tribunal—court or arbitration. The draft agreement provided by the counterparty provides for arbitration. As you review the agreement with your client, she suggests that you should push back on the counterparty’s arbitrationContinue reading “What Do Business-To-Business Arbitration And A Well-Tailored Suit Have In Common?”

Kool-Aid®, Goalposts and Uncle Harry

Mediation provides a golden opportunity to bring closure to a matter, avoid lengthy trials, and protect the parties’ interests. However, the effectiveness of mediation is heavily influenced by the parties’ expectations. When preparing their clients for mediation, attorneys should be vigilant in order to avoid certain pitfalls that harm the chances of reaching a favorableContinue reading “Kool-Aid®, Goalposts and Uncle Harry”