Decision to Arbitrate or Litigate

$199.00

SKU: 407779

Description

Gain an understanding which strategy, arbitrate or litigate, will give the proper approach for representing a client.
Learn current issues surrounding strategies for deciding whether to arbitrate or litigate a dispute. This topic will discuss the relative benefits and challenges of arbitration vs. judicial forums and will provide tips for understanding the differences in approaches that lawyers take in each of these forums to maximize the chances for success. After learning this information, you will be able to describe to clients the pros and cons of selecting an arbitration forum over a courtroom, and will be able to identify ways in which to effectively tailor your presentation in a manner best suited to adjudication by an arbitrator or judge.

Date: 2020-07-09 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET End Time: 2:00 PM ET

Learning Objectives

Selecting the Forum
• What Does the Contract Provide?
• What Is the Scope of Arbitration?
• Selecting the Arbitrator

Arbitration vs. Judicial Procedures
• Forms of Pleadings
• Scope of Discovery
• Motion Practice
• The Hearing/Trial
• Opportunities for Appeals

CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Howard S. Suskin-Jenner & Block LLP