Conflict Resolution|Europe|systems design

Two Passions at Once

Conflict Resolution|Europe|systems design

Two Passions at Once

Those who know me, know that I am an avid enthusiast of Richard Wagner's theatre works.  This year alone I have attended a Ring Cycle in Washington, a performance of Das Rheingold in Chicago, a new productions of Tristan und Isolde at the Metropolitan Opera, another Tristan at the English...

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Conflict Resolution|International|Mediation

Global Pound Conferences: Singapore Report

Conflict Resolution|International|Mediation

Global Pound Conferences: Singapore Report

We have previously noted the series of convenings under the auspices of the International Mediation Institute, Herbert Smith Freehills, and others, under the title "Global Pound Conference."  The first was held in Singapore in March of this year, and a formal report on the proceedings, as well as a analysis...

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Arbitration|Courts

NY Times: “Arbitration” = Secretive and Unfair

Arbitration|Courts

NY Times: “Arbitration” = Secretive and Unfair

On the front page of today's New York Times there appears an article reporting on a legal argument that is purportedly being advanced by Wells Fargo in response to claims brought on behalf of thousands of customers in whose name, and without whose knowledge, over 2,000,000 "sham" accounts were established. The...

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