ADR Systems has released its fourth monthly Settlement Report. These reports list the 10 highest settlements on cases mediated by ADR Systems’ senior mediators and arbitrators during the previous month. All cases mentioned in the settlement report remain confidential. Only the value amount, practice area and neutral involved are mentioned. Most of the cases featured […]
Read MoreThe Circuit Court of Cook County Law Division has mandated arbitration for personal injury cases valued from $30,000 to $50,000 pursuant to Rules of the Court, Part 25. In response, ADR Systems is offering a cost-effective Flat Fee Arbitration Program. Parties can quickly dispose of these matters through a binding process at a flat fee […]
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Hon. William J. Haddad, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems moderated the Arab American Bar Association of Illinois’ (AABAR) CLE Series: Diversity and Inclusion in Legal Education event on June 14th. Judge Haddad co-founded the AABAR to advance the interests of the Arab American community within employment, education and civil rights. He was […]
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Hon. Ronald D. Sutter, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems presented “Preparation for and Participation in a Successful Mediation” on May 21st. Judge Sutter was joined by Hon. Dorothy French Mallen, (Ret.). The presentation was organized by the DuPage County Bar Association. The panel focused on the basics of the mediation process and […]
Read MoreTo serve the dynamic needs of our clients, ADR Systems will once again offer in-person mediation and arbitration services while maintaining our neutrals’ highly effective remote dispute resolution practices.
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A new law in the State of Illinois has amended section 735 ILCS 5/2-1303 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, stipulating that actions brought to recover damages for personal injury and wrongful death will begin to accrue six percent prejudgment interest from the date the action is filed to when a judgment is made […]
Read MoreADR Systems has released its third monthly Settlement Report. These reports list the 10 highest settlements on cases mediated by ADR Systems’ senior mediators and arbitrators during the previous month. All cases mentioned in the settlement report remain confidential. Only the value amount, practice area and neutral involved are mentioned.
Read MoreHon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret), Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (Ret.), Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.) and Hon. Brigid M. McGrath, (Ret.), senior mediators and arbitrators at ADR Systems, hosted the Women’s Initiative Committee’s virtual Spring CLE event, “Bias in the Legal Profession,” on May 13th. The event was keynoted by renowned women’s advancement advocate Andrea […]
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Hon. Brigid M. McGrath, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently arbitrated a multi-week commercial case entirely via videoconference. The arbitration process involved several technical logistics meetings and twelve sessions with the parties involved.
Read MoreADR Systems has released its second monthly Settlement Report. These reports list the 10 highest settlements agreed to on cases mediated by ADR Systems’ senior mediators and arbitrators during the previous month. All cases mentioned in the settlement report remain confidential. Only the value amount, practice area and neutral involved are mentioned.
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Hon. Kay M. Hanlon, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, and Michael Koss, ADR Systems’ Business Development & Marketing Coordinator, recently published an article in the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois blog and Spring newsletter titled Are You Prepared for Remote Dispute Resolution?, which reviews how attorneys can properly prepare for a remote […]
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Hon. F. Keith Brown, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, and Michael Koss, ADR Systems’ Business Development & Marketing Coordinator, recently published an article in Law360 titled Three Cybersecurity Questions to Ask Before a Remote Mediation, which reviews cybersecurity considerations for attorneys as they ready for remote dispute resolution proceedings.
Read MoreTrials might resume in May in the Circuit Court of Cook County Law Division, but it could be months or a year before you have a trial date – and, perhaps, only thirty days to prepare for it.
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Attorneys and their clients can benefit from a creative approach to mediating disputes with layers of issues. With ADR Systems’ Case Ambassador Program, parties work with an experienced mediator — who acts as a case ambassador — before the mediation to resolve behind-the-scenes issues that could impact the success of the mediation.
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Parties struggle while a dispute remains unresolved, especially in cases involving wrongful deaths and catastrophic injuries. The risks associated with jury trials can amplify that distress.
Read MoreMy thanks to ADR Systems and their mediators for all of the successes that we have experienced in mediations.
Louis C. Cairo, Esq.Senior Partner, Goldberg Weisman Cairo
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