I wasn’t surprised when a senior patent lawyer for one of the oldest Silicon Valley companies failed to think about ADR for resolving a patent infringement claim. After all, some […]

Tech lawyers come in all shapes and sizes. Their skill sets vary dramatically. So when a company sets out to pick a tech lawyer to serve as an arbitrator or […]

There’s an ongoing debate in ADR circles as to what takes priority: arbitral efficiency or party autonomy. To put it more simply, is it more important to have a speedy, […]

Every Arbitrator is unique. Like everyone else in the world, their experiences, training, personality and a host of other factors shape who they are. And when it comes to arbitration […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 – […]