At Legalweek in New York, Bridget and Zach talk with ex-litigator and Clearbrief founder Jacqueline Schafer about how large language models are changing the game for legal tech. About Jacqueline Schafer Jacqueline Schafer is the founder and CEO of Clearbrief (Winner, Litigation Technology Product of the Year, Legalweek 2023). Schafer serves as one of inaugural members of the Texas Bar’s AI Taskforce, and she was chosen by the American Bar Association as one of the “2022 Women of Legal Tech” and named to the 2022 Fastcase 50, Honoring ‘Innovators, Techies, Visionaries and Leaders’ in Law ..read more

AAAi Lab Podcast and Vodcast Welcome to the AAAi Lab Podcast, where Legally Disrupted’s Zach Abramowitz and AAA President and CEO Bridget McCormack guide you through the American Arbitration Association’s® (AAA®) pioneering journey into artificial intelligence. This monthly podcast is a platform for thought leadership within the AI, legal, and dispute resolution spheres. Episode 2: AAA CIO Diana Didia Bridget and Zach talk with AAA’s CIO, Diana Didia, about how AAA is leaning into AI with multiple initiatives across the organization. The post AAAi Podcast Episode 2 with AAA CIO Diana Did ..read more

AAAI Podcast Episode 1 with Bridget McCormack At Legalweek in New York, Bridget and Zach unveil the mission statement of their newly launched podcast and discuss why the AI revolution matters. The post AAAI Podcast Episode 1 with Bridget McCormack appeared first on Arbitrate.com ..read more

The AAA is excited to announce the AAAi Podcast! Join us for this monthly series, where Legally Disrupted host Zach Abramowitz and AAA President and CEO Bridget Mary McCormack engage with tech innovators and legal leaders to explore the transformative impact of generative AI on #ADR and legal processes. Tune in for discussions with guests like AAA Chief Innovation and Information Officer Diana Didia, Clearbrief CEO Jacqueline Schafer and LegalMation CEO James Lee. This podcast is a treasure trove for anyone interested in the forefront of legal ..read more

This article was first published on the Securities Arbitration Alert blog. The Supreme Court heard oral argument February 28 in Coinbase v. Suski, No. 23-3, the second case involving arbitration heard this month. The other case is Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries Park St. LLC, No. 23-51, which was heard February 20 (ed: see our February 21 blog post). The Suski audio is here and the transcript can be found here. Certiorari Petition Recall that we reported in SAA 2023-25 (Jun. 29) and blogged in June 2023 that the Sup ..read more

This article was first published on the Securities Arbitration Alert blog. A California appellate court rules that the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (“Act” or “EFASASHA”) can be applied retroactively, where the employee’s claim was asserted after the law’s effective date. As we have reported many times, President Biden on March 3, 2022 signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, which expressly amended the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) to make this class of predispute arbi ..read more

This article was first published on the Dispute Resolution Journal (DRJ). Benton-and-Andersen-Technology-Arbitration-RevisitedDownload The post Technology Arbitration Revisited appeared first on Arbitrate.com ..read more

This article was first published on the Securities Arbitration Alert blog. The Supreme Court has set February oral arguments in Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries Park St. LLC, No. 23-51 and Coinbase v. Suski, No. 23-3, two cases involving arbitration in which Certiorari was previously granted. The February calendar shows that Bissonette will be heard Tuesday February 20 and Suski on Wednesday February 28. The Court also granted certiorari in another arbitration-related case. Bissonnette As reported in SAA 2023-38 (Oct. 5), the ..read more

Dr. Katherine Simpson, an arbitrator with a focus on international disputes, possesses a unique blend of expertise with her work extending beyond the arbitration room. She is also an educator, delivering seminars on international dispute resolution and advocacy. In addition to  these roles, Dr. Simpson is recognized for her co-founding the Directory of Black Arbitrators, an initiative aimed at addressing diversity within the profession. In this discussion, we delve into Dr. Simpson’s motivations, her practical contributions, and her vision for diversity in arbitration. Can you share the ..read more

This article was first published on the Securities Arbitration Alert blog. The Court in Jane Doe #1 (I.G.) v. Massage Envy Franchising, LLC, 2023 WL 8801517 (Cal. Ct. App. Dec. 20, 2023), enforces an online “clickwrap” agreement containing a predispute arbitration agreement (“PDAA”) with a delegation provision, and rules that the arbitrator is to decide unconscionability issues. Online PDAA in Massage Scheduling App’s TOS First, the facts: “Plaintiff Jane Doe #1 (I.G.) alleges that she was sexually assaulted by a massage therapist at a location franchised by Defendants Massage Envy ..read more