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U.S. Supreme Court Review; Fall Term Cert Possibilities
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Aug 21

By Caroline Hillier, wrapping up the 2025-2026 SCOTUS term, and looking ahead to October's new Court year.

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Heading to Mid-Terms, Legislation to Bar Mandatory Predispute Arbitration Is Reintroduced
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Aug 19

By Dasha Dranovsky, on the return of a legislative proposal that would reverse SCOTUS's 2018 Epic Systems v. Lewis decision.

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The Conclusion: Jack Levin’s Party Autonomy Principles Safeguard Arbitration Effectiveness
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Aug 17

The conclusion of a six-part CPR YouTube Channel discussion with a veteran NYC neutral.

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Ineffective Vindication: Ninth Circuit Sends ERISA Conflict to Court, Not Arbitration
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Aug 12

By Caroline Hillier, on a refusal to compel under a controversial doctrine.

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California Strengthens State Law Arbitration Exemptions
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Aug 3

By Dasha Dranovsky, on a new California law that lines up the state's arbitration restrictions with the Federal Arbitration Act.

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EFAA Updates from the 9th, 6th & 2nd Circuits: An Arbitration Restriction’s Judicial Refinement
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Jul 27

By Caroline Hillier, on the implementation of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act.

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Safeguarding Arbitration Processes: Part 5 with Jack Levin on Party Autonomy
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Jul 20

Words of praise for three-arbitrator tribunals, party-review of awards, and much more with a legendary NYC neutral.

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Jack Levin on Party Autonomy: Part 4 of an ADR Perspective
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Jul 6

A new installment of a discussion series focusing on safeguards for party control in arbitration.

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RPG for Your ADR: A New Perspective on Reflective Practice
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Jun 30

By Caroline Hillier, on the author's experience in getting introduced to a distinct method of improving ADR skills.

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David Hoffman on the Emotional Dimensions of Mediation Impasse-Breaking
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Jun 24

By Caroline Hillier, on the legendary neutral/educator's efforts on getting ADR unstuck.

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A Neutral’s View on Party Autonomy: Jack Levin--Part 3
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Jun 15

Why hybrid conflict resolution processes need more deployment.

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A Neutral’s View on Party Autonomy: Part 2 of a Discussion with Jack Levin
Posted In: CPR Speaks,
Date posted Jun 3

Part 2 of a discussion with a veteran NYC arbitrator and mediator on asserting party choice in conflict resolution processes.

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