Alternative Dispute Resolution

Illinois Supreme Court rejects mandatory arbitration in wrongful death lawsuit against Uber

Although a decedent agreed to arbitration when he accepted Uber’s user agreement, that does not compel arbitration for a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate, according to a recent opinion by the Illinois Supreme Court.

Oct 1, 2026 11:29 AM CDT

How to choose AI-powered fact analysis software for litigators

Survey after survey shows that the majority of legal professionals now have artificial intelligence tools available in their workplaces.

Sep 23, 2026 9:06 AM CDT

Double Dedication: Lawyer and sister balances religion and legal practice

As Sister Debra Sciano puts it, she was called to the legal profession before she was called to religious life. “Growing up, my dream always was to be a lawyer and work with families and children,” says Sciano, 68. But after joining the School Sisters of Notre Dame when she was 19 years old, Sciano found that she could dedicate herself to religious and legal practice.

Sep 21, 2026 2:34 PM CDT

New NYC Bar opinion advises against recording nonclient conversations without ‘good reason’

The New York City Bar Association this week released a formal opinion on the ethical use of artificial intelligence for recording, transcribing and summarizing conversations between attorneys and people who are not their clients.

Aug 21, 2026 10:30 AM CDT

Bar candidates, exam vendor for troubled California test reach settlement

California bar examinees who took the troubled February 2025 exam have reached a settlement “in principle” to end litigation with Meazure Learning, which administered the inaugural run of the hybrid exam plagued with technical glitches.

Aug 12, 2026 9:33 AM CDT

Trial court, bar association launch free mediation services in this state

The Massachusetts Trial Court and the Massachusetts Bar Association have teamed up to expand access to mediation in one of their state’s busiest trial courts.

Aug 5, 2026 10:24 AM CDT

Lawsuit alleging ‘sordid’ sexual abuse by former WWE chairman will go to arbitration

A lawsuit alleging former World Wrestling Entertainment chairman Vince McMahon engaged in a “sordid” campaign of sexual abuse is heading to arbitration.

Jul 22, 2026 10:20 AM CDT

Foes to Friends: Personal injury attorney reflects on what he’s learned from rivals

Throughout my career, I have learned a lot from my “adversaries.” One such adversary was the late great Ross D’Apice, a Brooklyn defense attorney and legend who passed away several years ago.

Jul 8, 2026 2:51 PM CDT

2 former partners sue Clifford Chance over alleged compensation clawbacks

Clifford Chance is facing a federal lawsuit from two former partners who allege that the law firm asked them to repay nearly $5.8 million in compensation after they left in January.

Jul 7, 2026 9:39 AM CDT

SCOTUS allows coach’s race discrimination suit against NFL to move forward

The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the defensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings to pursue some of his claims of racial discrimination against the National Football League, rather than move them into arbitration, Bloomberg Law reports.

May 27, 2026 9:35 AM CDT

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