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title: New York Law Journal Quotes Partner Bob Haig on Proposed New York Commercial Division Rule
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# *New York Law Journal* Quotes Partner Bob Haig on Proposed New York Commercial Division Rule

 April 24, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

Partner [Bob Haig](https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Robert-L-Haig) was quoted in the *New York Law Journal* on a proposed New York Commercial Division rule that would require attorneys to certify that they have discussed alternative dispute resolution options with clients and disclose whether the client is willing to pursue mediation at some point in the dispute.

Bob, chair of the Commercial Division Advisory Council, told the *New York Law Journal* that ​“the message we’re getting \[from businesses and outside counsel\] is that they want more and better mediation than is being supplied.”

To read the full article, please [click here](http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/id=1202784401107?keywords=kelley+drye&slreturn=20170325091629). Access may require a subscription.

 

 

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