Author: Frank Burke
Anticipating and Resolving Disputes in Small Business Partnerships and LLC’s
According to the latest available data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, around 20%-23% of new businesses fail within their first year. About 595,000…
Frank Burke Inducted Into National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Happy 2023! I am pleased to announce that I have been inducted into the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) for both mediation and arbitration….
Introducing Frank Burke Mediation and Arbitration PC
Yesterday I announced my new business, which better reflects my evolving practice balance between mediation and arbitration matters. I am now practicing as an…
Joint Ownership and Property Division Issues April 28, 2022 12-1:30 PDT via Zoom
We invite you to join us for this unique cross-over event that focuses on co-ownership and division of real property and real estate businesses from…
Practical Tips on Privacy Law and Cybersecurity for General Business Practitioners 9/28/21 12-1:30 pm PDT via Zoom
Please join me, Ian Ballon, Greenberg Traurig LLC Global IP & Technology Co-Chair and Stephanie O. Sparks, Hoge Fenton Privacy & Data Security and IP…
California Cannabis Industry Update CLE: June 22, 2021 12-1:30 pm PDT via Zoom
Please join us for a timely update of new statutory and regulatory developments for retailers, landlords and cultivators involved in cannabis and hemp businesses. The…
Temporary or Partial Impracticability and Frustration of Purpose and Pandemic Affected Contracts and Leases
The Restatement 2d of Contracts, adopted in 1981, added concepts of temporary and partial impracticability and also restitution or reliance damages to ameliorate loss. While…
Residential Landlord Tenant Update: California Senate Bill 91, Unlawful Detainers, Rent Relief and Collection February 23, 2021 12-1:30 pm via Zoom
Please join us for a timely update program on “Residential Landlord Tenant Actions: The New Senate Bill 91, and Updates on Unlawful Detainers, Rent Relief…
Mediating and Resolving COVID-19-Related Contract and Commercial Lease Disputes
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative effect on contracts and commercial leases, preventing or slowing performance and upending the expectations of contracting parties. In…
“Relentless” Daily Journal Profile of Frank Burke, “A shrewd mediator with an ability to settle difficult cases.”
This profile of me appeared recently in the Daily Journal, the California statewide legal newspaper. It was an honor to read the kind words from…
COVID-19 and Contract Performance, 6/30/20 12-1, SCCBA Zoom Seminar
Please join us for the upcoming Santa Clara County Bar Association Zoom seminar on COVID-19 and Its Impact on Enforcement or Excuse of Contract Performance…
Depositions of Business Representatives, 5/19/20, 12-2, SCCBA Zoom Seminar
Please join us for the upcoming Santa Clara County Bar Association Zoom seminar on Tips and Tactics in Deposing and Defending Business Representatives on May…
Zoom Video Conferencing Mediations and Arbitrations During the COVID-19 Outbreak
By using Zoom online videoconferencing for mediation or arbitration sessions, ADR providers can allay any concerns you may have related to traveling or meeting in…
Effective Mediation and Settlement of Commercial Real Estate Disputes Live and Webcast September 19, 2019 12-2 p.m. PDT
Please join us for the national webcast of “Effective Mediation and Settlement of Commercial Real Estate Disputes” on September 19, 2019 from 12-2 p.m. PST, …
10 Mediation Tips For Patent And Trade Secret Cases- Part 2
Technology companies have choices to make at various phases of the mediation process for patent and trade secret cases. Part 2 of the article focuses on:…
10 Mediation Tips For Patent And Trade Secret Cases- Part 1
Technology companies have choices to make at various phases of the mediation process for patent and trade secret cases. Patent and trade secret litigation remain important…
10 Tips For A Successful Employment Mediation- Part 2
A very high percentage of employment claims are resolved through mediation. This article addresses best practices in planning, strategy and advocacy in the mediation process….
10 Tips For A Successful Employment Mediation- Part 1
Recently, courts across the country have seen an increase in employment law claims. Given its strict Labor Code and discrimination laws, this trend has been…
Effective Mediation of Technology Litigation
Please join us for the national webcast of “Effective Mediation of Technology Litigation” involving trade secret misappropriation and patent infringement on December 12, 2018 from…
Introducing ADR & Conflict Management Strategies
Welcome! ADR & Conflict Management Strategies at https://www.adrconflictstrategies.com will offer ideas on alternative dispute resolution best practices in planning, strategy and advocacy in the full…