The program provides insight into how arbitrators prepare for and conduct their initial meeting with counsel. Knowing one can never make a second “first impression,” understanding how arbitrators handle Preliminary Hearings is critically important.

The speakers will provide synopses of significant ADR cases decided and legislation introduced during the first quarter of 2024.

What terms should transactional lawyers include in business arbitration clauses?  And what should litigation lawyers know about arbitration clauses? Learn best practices and tips from the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and a leading independent Arbitrator.

Please join us for the Third Annual CLA Litigation Section Judicial Advisors Roundtable. This program will feature the following high-profile jurists who serve as judicial advisors to the CLA Litigation Section. Registration will open soon for this event. 

Attorney fees, arbitration costs, and interest often constitute a significant portion of an arbitration award. This Webinar examines how arbitrators determine these issues, and provides advocates with the information they need to better advance their client's interests whether they are seeking or opposing fee and cost awards.
 
Topics Include:    
 1) How an arbitrator determines whether to award attorney fees and costs.
 2) The basis for an attorney fee and cost award.
 3) Factors arbitrators consider when determining the amount of attorney fees and costs.
 4) Calculating pre and post-award interest.
 5) Best practices for briefing these issues in arbitration and other practical tips.