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JAMS is proud to recognize Hon. Michael E. Hegarty (Ret.) on being named Law Week Colorado’s 2026 Barrister’s Best winner in the Best Mediator category. This peer-voted recognition celebrates excellence in mediation, professionalism and service to Colorado’s legal community. We are pleased to celebrate Judge Hegarty’s outstanding career and his continued commitment to helping parties resolve complex disputes. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04rxsdg0 #JAMSAwards #Mediation

The Administrative Procedure Act requires agencies to engage in reasoned decision-making before changing policy. Recent cases show how that requirement has become a key legal check on executive action. In this Daily Journal article, JAMS neutral Hon. Stephen Kaus (Ret.) discusses judicial rulings on new policies implemented by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04rsW2g0 #JAMSInsights #ADR

“Clients may not realize that once a pleading is filed, it will become a permanent part of the court’s records that can be viewed by anyone. Courts do not readily agree to seal records, so there may be no confidentiality at all once the accusations start flying.” In this ADR Insights post, JAMS neutral Bill VanDeWeghe, Esq. explains how experienced attorneys can help their client avoid the spectacle that he refers to as getting an “ugly tattoo.” Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04rm_8y0 #JAMSInsights #ADR

“The founding-era principle that remains most essential to judicial decision-making is judicial independence.” In this Daily Journal Journal article marking the nation’s 250th anniversary, JAMS neutral Hon. Kathleen E. O'Leary (Ret.) discusses the importance of making the judiciary an independent and co-equal branch of government and how that framework has endured over 250 years. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04rbcSd0 #JAMSInsights #JAMSneutral

“I appreciate this might be the client’s first rodeo in this arena. I want them to understand practically what their expectations should be and can be.” In this Through the Lens video, JAMS neutral Hon. Robert D. Foiles (Ret.) discusses his approach to ADR and his background handling a wide range of civil litigation and estate/probate cases during nearly three decades as a judge in Silicon Valley. Contact case manager: https://hubs.la/Q04r1WT_0 #JAMSNeutral #TheWayForward

“As the city has grown rapidly, this thriving business hub has seen increased complexity in legal disputes tied to technology, construction, energy, healthcare, and employment matters, just to name a few. With this increase, the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services has also steadily risen.” Read this The Texas Lawbook article to learn more about Austin’s long-standing culture of ADR excellence and the distinguished local neutrals on the JAMS panel from Jonathan Moss, JAMS VP of Operations. Article more: https://hubs.la/Q04qTtVF0 #JAMSInsights #JAMSResolutionCenter

Save the date for the 10th Annual University of Southern California-JAMS International Arbitration Symposium: Arbitration in the Pacific Rim. The Symposium will feature: • A keynote address by Abby Cohen Smutny, Partner and former Global Head of White & Case LLP’s International Arbitration Practice • A corporate counsel roundtable luncheon • Panels organized around industry and practice-specific developments • A networking reception Featured JAMS moderators Laura Abrahamson, C.Arb. FCollArb., and Hiro Aragaki, J.D., Ph.D, Esq., C.Arb, will lead two sessions on the evolving practice of international arbitration. More event details below. #JAMSEvents #InternationalArbitration

ABA Formal Opinion 518 holds lawyer-mediators to a higher truthfulness standard than negotiating attorneys, and California's near-absolute mediation confidentiality protections—distinct from the narrower rules governing mandatory settlement conferences—are precisely what make that candor, and the value of choosing private mediation, possible. In this Daily Journal article, JAMS neutral Hon. David Brown (Ret.) discusses the first ABA opinion to apply the professional responsibility rules directly to lawyers serving as mediators. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04qHYhZ0 #JAMSInsights #Mediation

Hon. Catherine Gallagher (Ret.) is known for her wealth of experience in dispute resolution as a mediator, arbitrator, Judge Pro Tem, discovery master, and neutral evaluator. Judge Gallagher has handled a broad spectrum of cases, including business and commercial disputes, family law, probate, financial markets and personal injury. She is lauded for her intelligence and tenacity, and her ability to navigate through complex issues in order to bring parties together and reach efficient resolution. Contact case manager: https://hubs.la/Q04qByP50 #JAMSNeutral #TheWayForward

“In wage and hour matters, delay can significantly increase exposure for the employer. As litigation continues, the number of workweeks at issue grows, discovery costs increase and  both sides become more entrenched in their positions.” JAMS neutral Deborah Saxe, Esq. discusses the benefits of early mediation and the importance of preparation, data analysis and the early exchange of information in wage and hour cases. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04qwcdp0 #JAMSInsights #Mediation