The Apple-Samsung dispute encompassed 50 lawsuits in nine countries. The first litigation in the U.S., termed the “patent trial of the century,” resulted in a $1 billion jury verdict for […]
VCDR: Venture Capital Dispute Resolution
An investment sector that thrives on entrepreneurship, prides itself on deal making and finances emerging growth companies through private investment operates in a very different sphere than the court system. […]
International Business Disputes: Should My Company Use International Arbitration?
Many companies sign contracts giving little thought to dispute resolution issues. That can be a big mistake, particularly in transactions with foreign parties. Business people want to focus on deal-making […]
What Makes a Great Arbitrator? – The 5 C’s
by Gary Benton What makes a great Arbitrator? It’s the key question parties and their counsel face in every case when selecting an Arbitrator. Making the right decision can win […]
Early Mediation and Optional Appellate Review Are Steps Forward for Tech Arbitration
by Gary Benton The American Arbitration Association (AAA), the preeminent arbitral provider in the U.S., is taking some aggressive steps. After years of losing market share to smaller local and […]
The Android Wars: A Case Study of Apple v. Samsung
by Gary Benton In my first post, I wrote about SVAMC offering innovative ways of thinking about tech dispute resolution. In this post, I share with you some thoughts – […]
Welcome to SVAMC’s Blog Launch!
by Gary Benton Welcome to SVAMC’s blog – a new dialogue about law, technology and innovation from the heart of the Silicon Valley. This blog fosters an open conversation regarding […]