The World Intellectual Property Organization (“WIPO”) has announced its Arbitration and Mediation Center received a 15 percent increase in mediation, arbitration, and expert determination case requests in 2018.

Last week, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill that may be an attempt to ban pre-dispute arbitration agreements for workplace sexual harassment and discrimination claims.

University of California, Davis School of Law Professor David Horton has published “Infinite Arbitration Clauses,” University of Pennsylvania Law Review, Vol. 168 (Forthcoming). 

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has once again overturned a district court’s order compelling arbitration in a Texas wind energy case. 

Today is the final day of the American College of Healthcare Executives’ (ACHE) 2011 Congress on Healthcare Leadership. This year, the Chicago, Illinois event offered attendees “more than 100 educational seminars, special programs, networking events and professional development possibilities.” This morning, Disputing’s own Karl Bayer and Holly Hayes will present “Introducing Conflict Resolution Strategies in Health Care” at 9 am in the State Ballroom of the Palmer House Hilton. You may follow ACHE Congress events on Twitter @ACHECongress. You can also follow Karl on Twitter @karlbayer. More information on the 2011 ACHE Congress is available here. Disputing previously blogged about the event here. Technorati Tags: Healthcare, Mediation

Mark your calendars! The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) will host the 2011 Congress on Healthcare Leadership March 21-24, 2011 in Chicago, IL at the Hilton Chicago and Palmer House Hilton. The 2011 Congress will offer “more than 100 educational seminars, special programs, networking events and professional development possibilities.” According to the event brochure, the Congress, will be filled with opportunities to explore the latest developments in healthcare leadership, discuss today’s top healthcare issues with colleagues and expert faculty, and further refine your leadership skills. More than 4,500 healthcare executives will attend Congress this year, making it an unparalleled opportunity to reconnect with your peers and expand your professional network. As many of you know, Disputing’s own Karl Bayer and Holly Hayes will present “Introducing Conflict Resolution Strategies in Health Care” at the Congress on Thursday, March 24th at 9 am in the State Ballroom of the Palmer House Hilton. More information on the 2011 ACHE Congress is available here. You may register by mail, fax or online here. You can also follow the ACHE Congress on Twitter @ACHECongress. Technorati Tags: Healthcare, Mediation