12/01/2009 11:30 a.m. - 02:00 a.m.
Morrison & Foerster LLP425 Market StreetSan Francisco, CA 94105
James M. Schurz
Seminar
Recent court decisions, the pending Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009, and new "protocols" adopted by leading arbitration institutions have created a new landscape for business-to-business arbitration. In recent years, there has been a "judicialization" of arbitration, with more discovery and more motion practice, which in turn has made commercial arbitrations lengthier and costlier. As a result, in-house counsel no longer automatically insert mandatory arbitration clauses in their commercial agreements, but instead, engage in a thoughtful weighing of the relative benefits of arbitration versus litigation before including such clauses. In this program, we will discuss:
All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the Rutter Group’s California Practice Guide: Alternative Dispute Resolution (updates not included).
This invitation is open to all clients and friends of Morrison & Foerster LLP. There is no charge to attend this seminar. Speakers:
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