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Regardless of what our return to normal looks like, the benefits of mediation stand strong. But how they're conducted has yet to be decided. Consider the following as you ponder the way forward.

One lawyer reflects on two decades of practicing law and looking ahead to the time between now and retirement, with lessons learned that may be helpful to others.

A pair of rulings this summer by the federal and state appellate courts in Minnesota in atypical arbitration disputes reflects uncertainty surrounding the enforcement of some ADR clauses.

Technology is constantly evolving, powerful, and has become a digital storage locker for most of our personal and professional information, which necessitates more security of biometric data.

I was a partner and trial lawyer in a law firm for almost 30 years, so I know that none of you need one more thing to worry about. But there are two very good reasons for you to pay attention.

As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc upon our communities, businesses throughout the country are attempting to rebound from the effects of extensive shutdowns and suspensions of operations.

Just as a properly designed building foundation is critical to accomplish the goal of holding up the walls of the building, the properly designed legal foundation is critical to accomplish the owner’s goals relating to taxation, liability protection and exit strategies.

The madness of the year 2020 has revealed an acute need for leadership. Great leaders recognize that certain leadership qualities are being tested now like never before, and the strength of the following qualities will have extraordinary impact far beyond the direct setting in which one currently leads.

Policing of TARP funding resulted in numerous criminal convictions and huge financial settlements for the government, as described below. The same can be expected with CARES Act funding.

Several companies have been holding their outside legal firms accountable to specific diversity guidelines for decades. While some of the more recent shifts are notable and important, these demands will continue to be difficult for law firms to meet.