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Thomas Barnett, Linda K. Clark, Greg McPolin, Kimarie Stratos

Learn how human review and advanced technology can be harnessed to increase the efficiency and accuracy of document review; how the marriage of people and processes can reduce the total cost of discovery; and how the combination of all of these components—human reviewers, advanced analytical technology, and robust review processes and protocols—can strengthen rather than sacrifice defensibility.

Douglas Shontz, Fred Kipperman, Vanessa Soma

This resource contains perceptions of business-to-business arbitration by corporate counsel.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
David M. Cohen

In order to bypass the hazards and strains of litigation, many have chosen to resolve conflict through mediation. this article offers tips on how to prepare for mediation, including strategies for selecting an excellent mediator.

Ute A. Joas Quinn

Non-technical (i.e., corporate social responsibility) risks are a major concern for all corporations. In response, in-house counsel must actively promote collaboration and innovation with regard to conflict management and dispute resolution. Not only will this cut down on litigation, but also will pave the way for the next generation of legal professionals.

J. Michael Gaither and Kenneth P. Carlson, Jr.

When it comes to mediation, no one is asking you to be friends with opposing counsel. Instead, approach it with a sense of civility and look at the case as objectively as possible. Even if you’re not interested in a settlement, the tips presented in this article will allow you to move past litigation and focus on more productive business.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
Sandra J. Franklin

This article outlines ten alternatives to the sometimes lengthy (and costly) litigation process.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
Mark Zebrowski, Kenneth Kuwayti,Rachel Wertheimer

Ten-and-a-half suggestions to maximize the likelihood of success in contract litigation by preparing your contracts properly.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States

A detailed checklist for arbitration preparation.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States

This article covers the many ways that your company can amicably resolve a dispute without the need to end up in a time consuming and costly litigation.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
Joseph J. Catalano <br />Senior Vice President & Chief Litigation Counsel <br />Union Bank <br />Mark Diamond <br />President & CEO <br />Contoural, Inc. <br />David F. Katz <br />Legal Counsel <br />Aaron's, Inc.<br />

Much of the discussion around litigation is focused on companies involved in numerous lawsuits, but the reality is most organizations face few lawsuits of any significance each year. While the litigation landscape has changed in the past few years, what – if anything – should these low-litigation companies do to prepare? Many inside counsel believe they should probably be doing something, but how much preparedness do we really need, and how do we balance this with restrictive budgets? This panel of inside counsel from companies that historically have not had much litigation will address the extent the current litigation landscape in 2010 impacts their planning, what types of activities they are doing to prepare, traps low-litigation companies in particular face, as well as how they developed a business case for senior management for undertaking the readiness activities they pursued.

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