10 Questions: New York as a Leading Arbitration Center

New York as a seat for international arbitration? Yes, of course! New York is one of the preferred centers for arbitration for its local infrastructure, impartial courts, pro-enforcement policy of arbitration awards and much more. Edna Sussman, Independent Arbitrator and Mediator, interviewed by "FW" explains that a new facility (New York International Arbitration Center) in New York City is available for arbitration and mediation and is at the disposal of lawyers, parties and neutrals. She stresses that are no restrictions on nationality or qualifications of those who will serve as an arbitrator, mediator or counsel in an international arbitration. Learn all about it by going to  http://www.financierworldwide.com/article.php?id=10877

Mediation Pros & Cons

Here is a very interesting article about the pros & cons of mediation with all the basic details of the process. Written by Prof. Kim Lovegrove FAIB partner Lovegrove Solicitors & Conjoint Professor University of New Castle. Should mediation be done at very beginning of the conflict? What are the commercial impacts?  When can a mediator be sued? These and other questions can be answered at:
http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/mediation-pros-and-cons-is-mediation-36573/

Innovation in the business of Law

Being different, an innovator thinking outside of the box is not for everybody. Lawyers and law firms are known to be very traditional. However, some professionals imagined ways to be different from others and they have dramatically changed their lives and law firms. You will love to read "Re-engineering the law firm", The American Lawyer's Top 50 Innovators, "Outside, Looking In", all from "The American Lawyer":
www.americanlawyer.com

Mediation Settlement Day ("MSD")

The New York City Bar will be celebrating the Mediation Settlement Day ("MSD") at a free kick-off event on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, from 5:45 to 7:00 pm at the New York City Bar (42 West 44th Street, New York, NY).  This year's Honorary Chairperson is Kenneth R. Feinberg. Kenneth R. Feinberg has been key to resolving many of our nation's most challenging and widely known disputes. 

Labor Laws in Brazil can be very complicated

The  protective employment  labor laws in Brazil can make business very complicated. Employment and labor laws can be found in many sources: The Federal Constitution; the CLT, the Brazilian Labor Act, a monster with a 1000 articles; The Collective Bargaining Agreement among Unions; Employment Contracts; and Sumulas, a rule from repetitive cases ("stare decisis"). The applicable law is where the workers are based and performed the activities, even if they are abroad and Court interpretation will be always what is mostly advantageous for the employee, even if he agreed differently in a contract.