Product Description

In today’s legal landscape, arbitration has become an integral method for resolving disputes in a cost-effective manner. Arbitration offers numerous advantages, including efficiency and confidentiality, often making it a preferred choice in resolving disputes. However, navigating the process of compelling the opposing party to arbitrate can present unique challenges. This program equips you with essential strategies and practical techniques to effectively persuade reluctant parties to engage in arbitration and to compel and oppose arbitration through motion practice.

Whether you are representing corporate clients or individuals, or are involved in international arbitration, this program provides you with the tools needed to successfully advocate for and against arbitration. Enhance your arbitration advocacy skills and empower yourself to achieve favorable outcomes for your clients.

Agenda & Materials

• 10:00am - 10:05am

  Welcome and Introduction

  Hon. Mark D. Mason, Mason Mediation LLC , Springfield
  
• 10:05am - 10:15am

  State and Federal Statutory Framework

  Brittany M. Darcy, Esq.,
  
• 10:15am - 10:30am

  Formation of Arbitration Agreements

  Christopher A. Monson, Esq., Morrison Mahoney LLP , Boston
  
• 10:30am - 10:50am

  Gateway Questions of Arbitrability

  Richard R. Hennessey, Esq., Morrison Mahoney LLP , Boston
  
• 10:50am - 11:20am

  Typical Defenses and Responses to Motions to Compel Arbitration and Waiver

  Richard R. Hennessey, Esq., Morrison Mahoney LLP , Boston
  Christopher A. Monson, Esq., Morrison Mahoney LLP , Boston
  
• 11:20am - 11:30am

  Mid-Arbitration Requests for Judicial Relief

  Brittany M. Darcy, Esq.,
  
• 11:30am - 11:40am

  Stays Pending Adjudication of Motion to Compel, Including Appeals and StrategiesRelating to the Appeal of Adverse Rulings

  Christopher A. Monson, Esq., Morrison Mahoney LLP , Boston
  Brittany M. Darcy, Esq.,
  
• 11:40am - 11:55am

  Particularized Issues for Drafting Arbitration Clauses and Litigating Motion to Compel in the Following Cases: Uninsured Motor Vehicle Claims; Nursing Home Claims; Employment Cases; Construction Cases; Consumer Cases; Property Appraisal/Reference Proceedings

  Brittany M. Darcy, Esq.,
  Richard R. Hennessey, Esq., Morrison Mahoney LLP , Boston
  Patricia J. Rezendes, Esq., Carney, Rezendes & Crowley LLC , Braintree
  
• 11:55am - 12:00pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session

  Panel
  

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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