ABA book guides lawyers, employers and union advocates through labor arbitration cases
Just published by the American Bar Association, “Labor Arbitration Practice: An Advocate’s Handbook” leads the reader through each step of the labor arbitration process from the perspective of the advocate. The book was written for union and management lawyers and lay advocates alike. In virtually all aspects of case preparation and presentation, the tasks of a union advocate are mirror images of those of his or her employer counterpart, and vice versa. In the many examples and practical tips found throughout the book, both union and employer perspectives are reflected.
Though this book deals solely with labor arbitration, advocates may find themselves with a case in other related arenas, such as employment disputes in nonunion settings, and may find relevant and useful information in most of the chapters of this book.
Author Charles Loughran has made a career spanning 55 years in the fields of labor relations and collective bargaining. He has hands-on experience as a labor negotiator, arbitration advocate, labor relations executive, employment mediator and labor arbitrator. Loughran has held labor and human resource executive positions in the private and public sectors. He has written and lectured extensively, and wrote “Negotiating a Labor Contract,” (3d ed., BNA Books, 2003) and “How to Prepare and
Present a Labor Arbitration Case” (2d ed., BNA Books, 2006).
This book was published in conjunction with the ABA Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division.
The hardcover “Labor Arbitration Practice: An Advocate’s Handbook” costs $229.95 and can be ordered by calling 800-285-2221 or online at shopaba.org.
New ABA book explores ethical challenges of different phases of the mediation process
A new book, “Mediation Ethics: A Practitioner’s Guide,” from the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution takes a practical, concise and coherent approach to mediation ethics to make lawyer-mediators better aware of their ethical obligations while serving as mediators.
Featuring the work of 15 mediation scholars, “Mediation Ethics” is an important and accessible addition to the literature on mediation ethics. It is edited by Omer Shapira, a senior lecturer and mediator who trains mediators in ethics and teaches law, alternative dispute resolution, mediation and mediation ethics at Ono Academic College in Israel. He has published extensively on mediation ethics and serves on several mediator ethics committees.
“This book is a terrific contribution to the dispute resolution field,” said Andrea Kupfer Schneider, director, Marquette University Law School Dispute Resolution Program; and director, Marquette University Institute for Women’s Leadership. “Diving into the knotty ethical issues in mediation, the collection of chapters provides both theoretical and practical advice from many of the top scholars in the field. What a gift to have all of their best thinking together in one book!”
“Deftly organized by Omer Shapira, each essay is wonderfully readable and analytically grounded in the profession’s guiding norms,” noted Joseph B. Stulberg, emeritus professor and Michael E. Moritz Chair in Alternative Dispute Resolution, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. “Any mediation participant — client, advocate or mediator — can valuably consult relevant essays before, during or following their engagement to affirm their confidence in the integrity of their ADR experience.”
“Mediation Ethics: A Practitioner’s Guide” is available as a paperback and eBook for $99.95. To order a copy, visit www.shopaba.org.
ABA book offers tips and strategies for advising corporate directors on technology matters
Understanding technology issues is imperative for boards of directors and lawyers in order to identify potential legal implications that can affect an organization. The American Bar Association Business Law Section has published “Director’s Technology Handbook: Tips and Strategies for Advising Corporate Directors” that provides guidance to understand and decipher critical technology matters.
The handbook is a compilation written by leading practitioners in related practice areas. Beginning with a brief recap of directors’ duties under Delaware corporation law, the handbook highlights the intersections of law and technology and features technology examples to illustrate issues that are expected to remain persistent in years to come. The context in which the matters arise in practice will evolve through the ordinary course of technology innovation.
As a quick reference tool, the chapters are short with brief background descriptions and key questions to guide the reader on approaching technology as a pervasive, persistent and evolving force. Written by practice leaders in specialty areas, this guide includes discussion on:
• The lawyer’s role in communicating with the board about technology
• Fiduciary duties of corporate directors
• Regulatory compliance and compliance risk
• Cross-border issues illustrated by laws to note when doing business with Canada
• Contracts, contract management and licensing agreements
• Understanding cloud computing
• Acquiring technology assets
• International privacy laws
• Board attention to cybersecurity issues
• Tips for lawyers to engage effectively with clients about technology
The guide is edited by Candace M. Jones, an associate general counsel and vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. She leads a team in the Legal Function’s Financial Services, Technology and Contracts division focused on technology and procurement matters.
The “Director’s Technology Handbook” costs $79.95 and can be ordered by calling 800-285-2221 or online at ShopABA.org.
