In a feature in Vanguard Law Magazine, New Era Co-Founder and General Counsel Shane Mulrooney sits down for an interview discussing his career trajectory and how New Era is redefining how disputes are resolved.

In a column published by University Business, New Era Chairman and Co-Founder Collin Williams covers the major shift coming to college athletics: revenue-sharing. Collin outlines how revenue sharing is the change that will most dramatically move student-athletes into professionalized roles, and how this approach will carry legal, compliance, contractual, and dispute-resolution implications that institutions must be ready to manage at scale.  

New Era CEO and Co-Founder Rich Lee provides retailers with an overview of the most significant challenges facing the industry in 2025. In his piece for TotalRetail, Rich points to data privacy – from cybersecurity considerations to the lagging laws that require retailers to proactively protect the data they collect – to intellectual property to tax issues as top risks to manage.

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.