ADR in Emerging Markets: Important Unique Considerations

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Practice Areas:

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Cannabis, Commercial / Consumer Law, Legal Research & Writing, Privacy & Cybersecurity

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Topics

  • Unique Considerations for Each of Cannabis, Alcohol, and Psychedelics
  • Choosing a Form of Dispute Resolution
  • Privacy and Filings Concerns
  • Draft Clause Considerations and Samples
  • Avoiding Disputes: Relational Contracting

About the Presenters

Tim Alger, Esq.

Alger Law

Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution (+ 7 other areas)

Timothy Alger, a seasoned litigator at top international law firms and former Deputy General Counsel at Google, brings his expertise to Alger Resolutions as a full-time mediator and arbitrator. He is a member of the American Arbitration Association’s national roster and numerous federal and state court mediation panels.Tim focuses on resolving disputes involving intellectual property, privacy, contracts, business transactions, online and traditional media, defamation, civil rights, and the cannabis industry. A creative problem-solver, he excels at helping parties evaluate litigation risks, costs, and benefits. In mediation, his goal is to reach a fair and practical resolution. In arbitration, he engages ...

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Lara DeCaro, Esq.

Bond Legal & Dispute Resolutions

Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution (+ 3 other areas)

Lara has been a certified mediator since 1999 and expanded her practice as a certified arbitrator in 2023. With extensive experience in complex business transactions and litigation preparation, she brings a comprehensive understanding of commercial disputes to the resolution process.Her approach emphasizes common sense, economic practicality, and creative problem-solving, helping clients achieve resolutions that serve their business interests and preserve valuable relationships.

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Nicole Howell, Esq.

Nicole Howell Law, APC - niQ.law

Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution (+ 3 other areas)

Nicole is a human being who practices law and emphasizes a relational approach.  Relational Contracting focuses energy at the outset of the agreement with a keen eye toward peace-keeping between parties.  By helping parties assume more authority, more agency, and more ownership over the legal relationship, this approach can address change and resolve disputes more amicably than traditional ADR or litigation.Nicole has been outside general counsel to the California cannabis industry since 2014, including all manner of partnerships, contracts, and M&A transactions between industry players.  Earlier in her career, she defended civil and criminal matters in state and federal courts. 

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