Continuing Legal Education (CLE)

The use of Alternative Dispute Resolution, particularly in the area of mediation, has grown dramatically in the past ten years. However, it is a process in which many counsel are unfamiliar. Judge Scheinkman will discuss the importance of ethical considerations that relate to settlement negotiations. Given the nature of mediation, it is important that the […]

NAM Hearing Officer, the Hon. Peter B. Skelos (Ret.), Lisa M. Casa, Esq., Danielle B. Gatto, Esq., and Bret L. McCabe, Esq. will discuss the provisions that should be addressed in any arbitration clause. The overall focus will be to avoid the possibility of the arbitration clause being challenged in court or before an arbitrator. […]

Mediation as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) technique is being used much more frequently by parties involved in legal disputes to resolve issues without judicial intervention. NAM neutrals, the Hon. John J. Ark (Ret.), Hon. E. Michael Kavanagh (Ret.) and Hon. Robert J. Lunn (Ret.) will provide insight into the benefits of mediation. Attendees will […]

New York State Labor Law Section 240 holds owners and general contractors strictly liable for injuries and sequelae from height-related accidents, including falls from ladders and scaffolding. Labor Law 240 cases are high stakes for both sides, making mediation all the more important.

Section 240 of New York State Labor Law, also known as “Scaffolding Law,” protects the rights of construction workers who suffer a fall or are struck by a falling object. These unique types of cases require careful preparation with settlement as the goal. Michael B. Titowsky, Esq., will provide guidance for navigating the settlement of these matters.

Section 240 of New York State Labor Law, also known as the “Scaffolding Law,” protects the rights of construction workers who suffer a fall or are struck by a falling object. These unique types of cases require careful preparation with settlement as the goal. Judge Baisley and Mr. Titowsky will provide guidance and offer tips on navigating the settlement of these matters.

Mr. Borkowski will provide tips and insights from a litigator and mediator by taking a look behind the scenes of the mediation process with an emphasis on preparation, including pre-mediation discussions, submissions and what a mediator is looking for to facilitate the resolution. This CLE will be presented to the law firm, gartner + bloom.

The presenters will provide their perspectives on the unique concerns in mediating sexual abuse cases, including the determination of value, roles of the parties, assessing liability, evaluating damages, and the importance of selecting the mediator, as well as the ethical considerations for each of these steps and an update on the case law.  

Our esteemed panel of speakers will discuss key issues in dispute resolution, with a focus on how to maximize outcomes, as well as avoid impasse in mediation. Judge Bonina, Judge Skelos and Mr. Borkowski will present best practices to help prevent the mediation from being sabotaged before real negotiations begin, as well as the latest tips and techniques counsel should consider throughout the mediation process.

New York State Labor Law Section 240 holds owners and general contractors strictly liable for injuries and sequelae from height-related accidents, including falls from ladders and scaffolds.