Articles Written by Judge Abraham J. Gafni 2004 The Pre-Mediation Submission - A Powerful, Invaluable Tool The Mediation Client - Participant or Observer Mediation Presents Opportunities to Meet Objectives 2005 Pointers for Negotiating the Mediation Agreement Can Parties Be Compelled to Act in Good Faith in Mediation Mediators - Complying with Multiple Codes of Conduct Things for You to Consider Prior to Arbitration Day Is There Really Confidentiality in ADR Is There Really an Assurance of Privilege 2006 Who is the Mediation Privilege Designed to Protect Anyway Issues That Should Be Resolved Before You Arbitrate Issues That Should Be Resolved Before You Arbitrate II Issues That Should Be Resolved Before You Arbitrate III What is the Functus Officio Doctrine in Arbitration Actions 2007 Creating an Arbitration Procedure for Holocaust Insurance Claims Be Aware of Agreements So You Don't Lose Your Right to Arbitrate Who Makes the Decision of Whether and How to Arbitrate Some Suggestions for Trying an Arbitration Case Complying With the Requirements of the Arbitration Agreement 2008 Arbitration Can Limit Access to Third-Party Information Lawyers Have Love-Hate Bond With Limited Appellate Review The Right of a Non-Signatory to Enforce an Arbitration Clause Written Opinions in Arbitration Aren't a Given Appealing Arbitration Awards Based on Manifest Disregard of the Law 2009 The Value of the Opening Statement in Mediation When Are Directors Subject to Mandatory Arbitration Provisions Concluding the Mediation When Agreement is Reached Tips for Concluding the 'Unsuccessful' Mediation Benefits of Using the Mediation Caucus for Parties and Mediators 2010 Mediators Need to Be Mindful of Role’s Potential Pitfalls Arbitration Appeals Based Upon Manifest Disregard of the Law Arbitrator Can Decide Validity of Arbitration Agreement, Justices Rule Arbitration Awards, Legal Representation and Public Policy
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