Expedited On-Line Arbitration: Justice on Demand

This program, taught by Thomas B. Considine, the former Commissioner for the New Jersey Department of Banking & Insurance, and Richard S. Mills, a Partner with McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter LLP, will cover the historical development of arbitration through the present day, to provide context for the recent developments into fully digital ADR and how this will disrupt existing mediation and arbitration models. The course will examine how online arbitration will comply with existing legal requirements under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), the Model Uniform Arbitration Act, and international regulations, including the relevant rules of professional conduct. Viewers will learn practical tips on using online arbitration, and when to counsel clients to adopt this new dispute resolution method.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review the history of ADR processes through the present day
2. Discuss recent developments in online arbitration and the impact on industry laws and regulations
3. Consider best practices in advising clients in the use of digital ADR