Giuseppe De Palo, Esq.

Recently practitioners, scholars and enthusiasts of alternative dispute resolution gathered—virtually and in person—at a JAMS Resolution Center to examine one of the most pressing and intriguing questions in the field: What happens when the very technology causing or complicating a dispute is also asked to help solve it? At the event, titled “AI’s Double-Edged Role in Dispute Resolution: When the Machine Tries to Solve the Dispute It Created,” participants witnessed a meticulously staged simulation of a challenging international mediation. Through this scenario, attendees explored how artificial intelligence (AI) could shape the future of conflict resolution and how human mediators might continue to excel despite, or perhaps because of, the new tools at their disposal.

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Kimberly Taylor

Alternative dispute resolution service JAMS has moved its 12-year-old Miami office from the Brickell section to a new location in downtown Miami overlooking Biscayne Bay.

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Bill VanDeWeghe, Esq.,

Business disputes can be disruptive and very expensive. Whether choosing a new partner, considering a merger or guiding a client as they start or grow a business, there are many things you can do to prevent problems. As a former litigator, investment banker, CEO and board member, I have had the opportunity to see many situations that either could have been avoided or should have been resolved much earlier, saving a great deal of time, money and stress. Success in business hinges on careful planning, smart decision-making and avoiding common pitfalls that can derail your efforts. Over a series of posts, I will provide tips to help you navigate key aspects of business management, from drafting agreements to building your team. If a problem does arise and you find yourself involved in a dispute then, as a mediator, I want to help both parties end the conflict and find a productive way forward. 

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