Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Hon. William A. Dreier, Jon Resnick, Lee A. Rosengard, Kevin R. Casey | Norris McLaughlin

Editor: What are your thoughts about mounting criticism that arbitration is becoming as costly and time-consuming as full-scale litigation? Dreier: The ideal arbitration is one where there is (1) an impartial arbitrator familiar with the field of the dispute (or a fast learner), (2) controlled...

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Hon. William A. Dreier | Norris McLaughlin

In recent years, arbitration has been under attack by some lawyers and clients. The claim is that the process has decayed to the point that it is approaching the time and expense of full-scale litigation, with discovery abuses, extended motion practice, hearing delays and long waits for awards....

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Philip D. Robben | Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Editor: Please describe your practice at Kelley Drye. Robben: I've been very fortunate during my time here to have been involved in many cases that have covered the legal spectrum. I've handled cases that have involved the U.S. False Claims Act, major fraud, government investigations,...