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U.S. Supreme Court Holds Non-Signatories May be Compelled to Arbitrate Disputes in International Arbitration

In recent years the U.S. Supreme Court has taken on a number of arbitration cases, but most of these cases have focused on domestic consumer issues such as the inclusion of class action waivers in contracts.[1]  In a departure from this trend, on June 1, 2020, the Supreme Court in GE Energy Power Conversion France SAS v. Outokumpu Stainless USA, tackled an issue relevant to international arbitration agreements between two sophisticated businesses and relating to the enforcement of the New York Convention.[2] ...read more

SJ Magazine Mediation Roundtable

Archer attorney, the Hon. Marie Lihotz (Ret.), recently joined the SJ Magazine Mediation Roundtable to discuss the difference between getting divorced in courts and using a mediator. To view an excerpt from the roundtable, click here.   ...read more

Stephanie Zane and Marie Lihotz Interviewed for the Law360 Pulse Article "Archer Leaders Talk Growing Use of ADR in NJ Family Law"

Law360 Pulse recently interviewed Archer Family Law attorneys, Stephanie J. Zane and the Hon. Judge Marie E. Lihotz (Ret.), regarding the current state and future of family law in New Jersey. Jake Maher’s article “Archer Leaders Talk Growing Use of ADR in NJ Family Law,” is centered around the interview. ...read more

Marie Lihotz Featured in NJ Law Journal Article "’It’s Part of the Judicial System Now’: Retired Judges Say ADR Is Here to Stay"

Archer’s Marie Lihotz was recently featured in the NJ Law Journal article, “’It’s Part of the Judicial System Now’: Retired Judges Say ADR Is Here to Stay.” The article, written by Charles Toutant, is centered around the growth of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It addresses how the COVID-related backlog and judge shortages have played into the continued demand for the state’s mediators and arbitrators ADR services. ...read more

Marie E. Lihotz, P.J.A.D. (Ret.) to Receive 2019 NJICLE Distinguished Service Award

Archer is pleased to announce that Marie E. Lihotz, P.J.A.D. (Ret.) has been selected to receive the prestigious Distinguished Service Award from the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE). The award recognizes Judge Lihotz for her exceptional contributions to continuing legal education, NJICLE and its educational mission. Judge Lihotz will receive her award at a reception on June 17th at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick. ...read more

Marie E. Lihotz, P.J.A.D. (Ret.) to Receive Serpentelli Award from NJSBA Family Law Section

Archer is pleased to announce that Marie E. Lihotz, P.J.A.D. (Ret.) will receive the 2019 Serpentelli Award presented by the Family Law Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA). The Serpentelli Award is given to an individual in recognition of lifelong and extraordinary contributions to the development of family law in the state of New Jersey. The award presentation will take place during the NJSBA Annual Meeting in Atlantic City on May 17th, prior to the Family Law Section Bench-Bar Meeting. ...read more

Marie E. Lihotz P.J.A.D. (Ret.) Appointed Burlington County Bar Trustee

Archer is pleased to announce that Marie E. Lihotz, P.J.A.D. (Ret.) will be sworn in on June 1, 2018 as a Trustee of the Burlington County Bar Association at the Installation Dinner to be held at the Barclay-Haines House in Hainesport, NJ. ...read more

Marie Lihotz to Present "Ethical Considerations in Court-Connected & Private Mediations"

Archer's Marie Lihotz will present "Ethical Considerations in Court-Connected & Private Mediations" on May 5th at the New Jersey Association of Professional Mediator's 8th Annual Civil & Divorce Mediation Seminar: The Future is Now. The seminar will feature in-person speakers, speed networking, plenary sessions, a networking lunch, civil and divorce mediation breakouts, and much more. ...read more