Jeffrey Grubman, Esq.

Peter Kamminga, Esq., Ph.D.

In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Peter Kamminga, Esq., Ph.D., and Jeffrey Grubman, Esq., discuss the rise in financial scams targeting consumers and the various ways in which those scams typically take shape, including authorized push payment scams and phishing scams. The neutrals also discuss how these scams can be orchestrated—including through downloading malicious software or by a scammer assuming an online identity to befriend a victim. From there, Dr. Kamminga and Mr. Grubman discuss how both financial and non-financial damages can be claimed following these scams, as well as how to understand some of the legal distinctions that are often present in these cases, such as the difference between authorized and non-authorized transactions.

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Kimberly Taylor

In today’s complex and competitive business landscape—where geopolitical factors create new and unexpected challenges—private company CEOs face a diverse array of internal and external conflicts. These may range from employee disputes and partner disagreements to contractual conflicts and supply chain disruptions.

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Hon. Allyson K. Duncan (Ret.)

Ellen Kim, Esq.

In 1925, Congress enacted the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) requiring courts to enforce agreements to arbitrate as valid contract provisions. Business communities and trade associations campaigned vigorously in support of its passage. They sought to make certain that they would have access to the arbitration tribunal of their choice to resolve disputes quickly and without recourse to lengthy and expensive litigation. Notably, this was a period during which trade associations routinely required their members to attempt to resolve their disputes though internal arbitration systems.

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