New York Law School has announced the creation of a new Program on Alternative Dispute Resolution, leading to a Certificate in the field. The Program emphasizes skills, in addition to doctrinal studies, and recipients of the Certificate are required to engage in experiential such as externship placements at ADR organizations;...
When I served at the CPR Institute we periodically reminded users of arbitration that the Institute had devised a procedure whereby parties could contract for appellate review of arbitration awards. I think I am correct that during my 10-year tenure no one ever availed themselves of these procedures, which on...