Alternative Dispute Resolution

How AI has supercharged dispute resolution and arbitration

Arbitration has emerged as a faster, more streamlined option for parties looking to resolve disputes. The emergence of generative artificial intelligence has supercharged arbitration even more.

May 13, 2026 9:06 AM CDT

Judge grants stay in February 2025 California bar examinees’ case against ProctorU

The February 2025 class of California bar examinees and the proctor of that ill-fated launch of the state’s remote and hybrid exam are soon to be in mediation.

Apr 3, 2026 9:58 AM CDT

Coaches’ racial discrimination case against NFL can proceed, federal judge rules

A racial discrimination case brought by Black coaches against the National Football League can proceed in open court, rather than closed-door arbitration, a federal judge has ruled.

Feb 17, 2026 9:42 AM CST

‘Christmas Lawyer’ uses settlement with homeowners association on more holiday decorations

An Idaho lawyer who had been fighting with his homeowners association over his "elaborate holiday displays" said he's using the money that he received during mediation for even more Christmas cheer in his new home, according to a report by Fox News.

Dec 24, 2025 11:15 AM CST

BigLaw firm made ‘Herculean’ effort to avoid discovery obligations, judge concludes

A superior court judge in Alaska has entered a judgment against Holland & Knight and ordered a trial on damages after finding that the law firm engaged in “truly astounding” failure to comply with discovery orders in a lawsuit alleging malpractice by the firm.

Nov 18, 2025 2:58 PM CST

If mediating for unrepresented parties, lawyer must explain role clearly, new ABA ethics opinion says

Sometimes lawyers who work as mediators must explain to unrepresented parties the differences between mediating a case and representing clients and discuss what that means, according to a new ethics opinion by the ABA’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility.

Oct 15, 2025 10:02 AM CDT

Judge tosses $300M RICO suit against 2 major firms, saying it would be ‘futile’ for plaintiffs to amend complaint

Dentons and Boies Schiller Flexner have won dismissal of a $300 million racketeering lawsuit claiming that the law firms ran up legal fees by ignoring red flags suggesting that its former clients signed an invalid contract to build a power plant in West Africa.

Oct 2, 2025 9:20 AM CDT

A League of Their Own: Lawyers represent sports organizations in many roles as the industry evolves

Many lawyers gravitate toward the industry because of their personal involvement in or passion for sports. They fill diverse roles, including representing teams and leagues in private practice, serving as in-house counsel for sports organizations, working as agents, and managing compliance for universities or athletic associations.

Oct 1, 2025 12:00 AM CDT

Sexual harassment suit against Polsinelli continues, without arbitration, after judge’s ruling

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has refused to toss claims or to compel arbitration in a $20 million lawsuit alleging that Polsinelli retaliated against an international corporate attorney after she reported sexual harassment by two influential partners.

Sep 24, 2025 9:22 AM CDT

Secondary trauma hits attorneys hard; here’s how to navigate it

There’s a lesser-known but profound challenge within the legal profession: secondary trauma. For many attorneys and judges, the emotional toll of handling distressing cases can accumulate, creating lasting psychological impacts.

Aug 12, 2025 9:23 AM CDT

MyPillow CEO doesn’t have to pay $5M in ‘Prove Mike Wrong’ election-fraud challenge, 8th Circuit says

A federal appeals court has refused to affirm an arbitration panel decision that awarded $5 million to a software development expert who asserted that he won a “Prove Mike Wrong” election-fraud challenge by MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell.

Jul 28, 2025 3:42 PM CDT

Former Thompson Hine partner won’t have to arbitrate surviving sex bias claims, federal judge rules

A federal judge in New York City has refused to dismiss several claims against Thompson Hine in a lawsuit brought by a fired income partner, who alleged that the law firm’s New York office was run “like a toxic boys club locker room.”

Apr 7, 2025 9:28 AM CDT

Advancing Global Dispute Resolution: ABA pushes for US ratification of the Singapore Convention

In an era of globalization, lawyers are increasingly called upon to navigate the complexities of cross-border disputes and international commerce. Recognizing the importance of clear and enforceable international legal frameworks, the American Bar Association has been a steadfast advocate for treaties and other measures that facilitate trade and commerce, streamline dispute resolution and promote the rule of law.

Apr 1, 2025 12:20 AM CDT

This attorney made partner after creating a lucrative practice area focused on construction law

David Fine didn’t intend to become a construction law attorney. But when presented with the opportunity, the Massachusetts-based attorney ran with it.

Feb 25, 2025 8:46 AM CST

Lights, Camera, Contracts: The harsh legal reality of reality television

The main legal need surrounding reality show participants concerns their employment status—or lack thereof. Reality show participants are treated as independent contractors, which technically lets networks and productions evade many of the labor laws that protect employees.

Feb 10, 2025 8:59 AM CST