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Domestic
AAA, Cornell University Publish New Labor Arbitration Book
July 26, 2010 -- What is labor arbitration? Why is it critical in labor-management relations? These are some of the essential questions addressed in a new book published by the American Arbitration Association and Cornell University ILR School's Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution.
Regional
AAA Participates in Cincinnati Program for Armenian Lawyers
Aug. 2, 2010 -- The American Arbitration Association recently participated in a program hosted by a Cincinnati organization that introduced a group of Armenian lawyers to the workings of the American legal system
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International
Revised UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules to Take Effect in August
July 19, 2010 -- The revised UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, which address changes in arbitral practice over the last 30 years, will take effect on August 15, according to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law.
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ICDR to Present International ADR Conference in Argentina
Aug. 30, 2010 -- The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), with support from the International Bar Association Arbitration Committee, will present an international ADR conference in Argentina in November.
AAA Administers TWU Local 100 Election Creating Solidarity Fund
Aug. 23, 2010 -- New York City workers belonging to the Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 100 agreed to a six-month assessment to cover health insurance for laid-off union members in an election administered by the American Arbitration Association.
Profile: Richard F. Smith
In Richard F. Smith's long and prestigious legal career, he has seen litigation become more time-consuming, contentious, and expensive. The need for an alternative became obvious, and he has embraced ADR successfully as an attorney and as a neutral, with a practice specializing in the construction industry.
NEW YORK STATE INSURANCE PROGRAM
AAA Revises Procedure for Matching New York No-Fault Claims
The American Arbitration Association has modified its procedure for matching and consolidating New York State No-Fault auto claims that involve the same injured person.
AAA Announces CLE Courses on New York Auto Insurance Arbitration
The American Arbitration Association will participate in five continuing legal education (CLE) courses on New York No-Fault and SUM auto insurance arbitration as part of its 2010 educational outreach program.
How the ECF Changed the AAA's No-Fault Program
Thanks to the American Arbitration Association's increased use of technology in its New York No-Fault program development over the past several years, valuable new resources are now available for parties and arbitrators, and cases and hearings are administered more efficiently. At the core of this development in technology is the Electronic Case Folder (ECF), undertaken by the AAA in partnership with the New York State Insurance Department to apply today's technology to the future of New York No-Fault case administration.
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CONSTRUCTION FAST FACTS
Did You Know. . .
That the revised Construction Industry Arbitration Rules (effective Oct. 1, 2009) include a set of procedures for cases where an in-person hearing is not necessary?
Commercial
AAA to Present Program Focusing on Health Care ADR
Aug. 16, 2010 -- A panel of health care industry experts, arbitrators, and mediators will discuss the use of alternative dispute resolution processes within the context of health care reform in a program that will be presented by the American Arbitration Association in October.
AAA Opens Florida Mediation Center
Aug. 2, 2010 -- The American Arbitration Association recently opened a mediation center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., where it will administer a foreclosure mediation program.
Labor, Employment & Elections
Atlantic City Program Focused on Labor Case Preparation
July 12, 2010 -- The American Arbitration Association recently presented an educational program for union and management advocates and representatives, focusing on the importance of case preparation and presentation in arbitration.
Commercial Bulletin - Issue #5
Labor, Employment & Elections Newsletter - Issue #4
Building Resolutions - News From the Construction Division - Issue #2
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