Karl Bayer's Disputing Blog

JAMS Welcomes Karl Bayer to its Panel of Neutrals
JAMS, the world’s largest private alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provider, is pleased to announce that Karl Bayer
Class Action Waivers in Arbitration Agreements: The Twenty-First Century Arbitration Battleground and Implications for the EU Countries
Linda S. Mullenix, Morris & Rita Atlas Chair in Advocacy at the University of Texas School of Law, has written “Class Ac
Picking the Proper Technological Tool for Problem-Solving in Arbitration
Professor Amy J. Schmitz, John Deaver Drinko-Baker & Hostetler Chair in Law and Co-Director of the Translational Data An
SCOTUS to Resolve Circuit Split Over Transportation Worker Exemption in the FAA
Today marks the start of the United States Supreme Court’s new term. During the term, the nation’s highest court will re

Arbitrator Poised to Issue Decision in Appeal Over A-Rod’s 211-Game Suspension

By Beth Graham - January 5, 2014

The independent arbitrator who is now considering an appeal over Major League Baseball (MLB) player Alex Rodriguez’s unprecedented 211-game suspension, Fredric Horowitz, will reportedly issue a decision to uphold, reduce, or toss the penalty in the near future.

Armstrong Seeks to Avoid Review of 2006 Arbitration Settlement

By Beth Graham - January 2, 2014

In late December, former professional bicyclist Lance Armstrong and United States Postal Service bicycling team owner Tailwind Sports filed individual motions to stay arbitral proceedings in a case brought by Dallas-based sports insurer SCA Promotions over bonuses paid to Armstrong following several of his Tour de France wins.

Fifth Circuit Upholds NLRB’s Decision Regarding Alleged Labor Negotiations Impasse

By Beth Graham - December 31, 2013

The Fifth Circuit has partially upheld a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) order after finding an employer engaged in bad faith labor negotiations.

Children’s Hospital Mediation Project Aims to Improve Communication Between Parents and Healthcare Providers

By Beth Graham - December 27, 2013

The Evelina London Children’s Hospital has reportedly instituted a new mediation project aimed at improving communication between parents and healthcare providers.

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Texas Supreme Court Holds Law Firm Did Not Waive Arbitration in Fee Dispute

By Beth Graham - May 21, 2014

The Supreme Court of Texas has held that a law firm did not waive its right to arbitrate a fee dispute with a former client after the firm sued one of its former associates who continued to represent the client after the associate left the firm.