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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

New Jersey Law Adds Teeth to Mediation: The new law is designed to help the state position itself as a leading forum for international dispute resolution

On February 6, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed into law legislation designed to improve and broaden international alternative dispute resolution in the state. The new law, which went into effect on May 7, is known as the New Jersey International Arbitration, Mediation and Conciliation Act...

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Built for Speed: Delaware streamlines arbitration of business disputes

Delaware recently enacted legislation that will make substantial changes to how arbitration of business disputes may be conducted. The Delaware Rapid Arbitration Act (the “DRAA”), 10 Del. C. Ch. 58, addresses the major issues currently occurring in how business disputes are arbitrated...

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Anticipating Investor-State Disputes: Bilateral investment treaties are crucial to institutional investors in emerging markets

Institutional investors looking overseas for potential investment opportunities should take into account the existence of bilateral investment treaties (“BITs”) when structuring their overseas investments. Such structuring may prove to be critical should the host government take...

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