In an article for CFO Intelligence Magazine, New Era’s Chief Financial Officer, Kevin Drost, offers fellow finance executives insights on going beyond their role as stewards of capital. He encourages CFOs to consider themselves as strategic architects of growth and long-term value, using their influence and unique position to drive better business decisions.

In Law.com’s Legaltech News, New Era CEO and Co-Founder Rich Lee shared insights on the accelerating role of artificial intelligence in arbitration – and the balance between innovation and adoption.

In an article published by Retail TouchPoints, New Era’s Rich Lee, Collin Williams, and Kevin Drost provide marketplace leaders with guidance on how to prioritize relationships, even when things go wrong – whether due to overpricing, contract terms, delivery issues, or quality concerns.

In an article published by Sports Business Journal, New Era Chairman and Co-Founder Collin Williams looks at a headline-making discrimination case against the National Football League (NFL). Brought by Brian Flores, the case touches on diversity in coaching, the scope of league power, and the limits of arbitration agreements in employment law.

In deBanked, New Era CEO and Co-Founder Rich Lee discusses how our 100-day, tech-enabled arbitration platform is transforming how MCA (merchant cash advance) companies and funders resolve disputes.

In Bloomberg Law, New Era ADR Co-Founder and General Counsel Shane Mulrooney challenges one of the most persistent habits in contract drafting: treating dispute-resolution, forum selection, and governing-law provisions as boilerplate. Often buried in the “Miscellaneous” section, these clauses are among the most overlooked – but are also among the most consequential – parts of any agreement.

As part of his ongoing Resolving Litigation series in Law.com, New Era CEO and Co-Founder Rich Lee talks with John Burke, a veteran Chicago litigator at Kreis Enderle, about what truly moves cases – and clients forward.

The Ninth Circuit misinterpreted New Era's mass arbitration procedures in Heckman v. Live Nation. Our platform aims for faster, fairer arbitration, focusing on the merits, and we've clarified our rules since the ruling.

We celebrated the three-year anniversary this year of our launching New Era ADR and found ourselves reflecting on our journey thus far. Our “why” is clearer than ever, and we invite you to look back with us to see why we’re more optimistic than ever about what lies ahead.

Recent changes in ERISA liability have introduced new complexities for fund administrators, from evolving fiduciary duties to varying interpretations across courts. These developments highlight the growing role of ADR in resolving disputes efficiently and effectively.

The FTC’s upcoming ban on noncompete clauses has sparked debate and legal challenges. With exceptions only for senior executives and business sales, organizations are exploring alternatives like confidentiality agreements and nonsolicitation clauses to protect their interests while navigating this changing regulatory landscape.