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Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
NCSC and AAA® Launch AI-Enhanced Court Diversion Platform
NEW YORK, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) and the American Arbitration Association® (AAA), the global leader in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), today announced the launch of the Court Diversion Eligibility Screener, a new AI-enhanced platform designed to help support civil caseload diversion in court systems. The initiative, which is being piloted in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, helps courts preserve judicial resources, improve efficiency, and expand access to justice. The Court Diversion Eligibility Screener applies AI to help streamline the administration and management of civil cases. Developed by the AAA, and backed by the AAA's deep expertise and understanding of case management, AI-driven technology, and ADR, the tool enables courts to evaluate, manage, and resolve eligible cases more effectively by automating preliminary case assessments. 'AI gives us an opportunity to rethink and reimagine how we deliver justice through ADR,' said Bridget McCormack, president and CEO of the AAA. 'We're proud to partner with the NCSC to expand access, reduce delays, and improve outcomes for everyone involved. Developing this case management software with AI capabilities—such as automating case file review and providing preliminary eligibility analysis for diversion—demonstrates how thoughtfully applied technology can make a real difference. This work, supported by the AAA-ICDR Institute™, allows us to advance court-connected ADR and help courts manage resources to achieve just outcomes.' Beth Clement, president of NCSC, added, 'This collaboration has helped prove that, with sound business processes in place, AI can serve as a force multiplier for court diversion programs by making the underlying systems more efficient and agile. The team at NCSC is excited to extend lessons from this project across the state court community. We believe those lessons can be applied and integrated across a variety of types of cases, not just in consumer debt.' The AAA-ICDR Institute, the AAA's thought leadership and research arm, is supporting the collaboration to enhance fairness and efficiency in court-connected ADR. This work aligns with the Institute's focus on access to justice, court-connected ADR, and AI in dispute resolution. By convening legal, academic, court, and tech stakeholders, the Institute promotes scalable strategies that expand the reach of ADR and access to fair and efficient dispute resolution. The launch of the Court Diversion Eligibility Screener aligns with Resolution 3-2024, passed by the Conference of Chief Justices and the Conference of State Court Administrators in 2024, which defined and encouraged the adoption of policies to support and implement thoughtful civil diversion programs. According to NCSC, these systems are likely to be most successful in jurisdictions where court-based civil diversion programs are already in place (or are ready to be launched) and where sound case flow management practices exist and are ready to be automated. With staff support and oversight, successful diversion programs can be optimized to divert cases more efficiently while reducing the burden on court staff and improve the litigant experience. For more information on the Lancaster County pilot, visit the AAA-ICDR Institute Case Study. For more information on how the Court Diversion Eligibility Screener works, visit the AAA Quick Reference Guide. Courts and legal professionals interested in implementing the Court Diversion Eligibility Screener should contact NCSC. About the American Arbitration Association The not-for-profit AAA is the leading ADR service provider. It has administered more than eight million ADR cases since its founding in 1926. With offices throughout the United States and Singapore, the AAA provides organizations of all sizes in virtually every industry with ADR services and products. For more information, visit About the National Center for State Courts The National Center for State Courts, headquartered in Williamsburg, Va., is a nonprofit court organization dedicated to driving innovation and progress in courts and justice systems. Founded in 1971 by the Conference of Chief Justices and Chief Justice of the United States Warren E. Burger, NCSC provides education, training, technology, management, and research services to the nation's state courts. For more information, visit Lauren Nick American Arbitration Association 212 401 4808 [email protected]
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A New Era in College Sports Dispute Resolution: AAA® Introduces NIL-Specific Arbitration Procedures
New arbitration procedures and guidelines support athletes, schools, and sponsors navigating NIL agreements. NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Arbitration Association® (AAA), the global leader in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), launched new supplementary procedures and due process guidelines specifically designed to meet the growing demand for fast, fair, and reliable dispute resolution in college athletics and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements. As student-athletes gain the ability to benefit from their personal brand, the collegiate sports landscape has shifted dramatically, bringing with it a rise in disputes over contracts, compensation, eligibility, and governance. The AAA's updated framework supports athletes, universities, advisors, and collectives in navigating NIL-related and sports participation challenges and offers a streamlined path to resolve these matters efficiently and equitably. 'At a time when college sports are undergoing historic change, athletes and institutions need a fair, fast, and neutral process for resolving disputes,' said Bridget McCormack, president and CEO of the AAA. 'Our new NIL and sports participation arbitration procedures are designed to protect the rights of student-athletes and institutions alike, ensuring that disagreements don't derail careers or academic missions. The AAA brings trusted, sport-savvy arbitrators and a streamlined process that puts resolution—and the people behind the contracts—at the center.' The AAA's newly developed guidelines and supplementary procedures provide a streamlined, flexible framework for managing sports-related disputes, offering built-in emergency relief options and clearly defined filing fees, arbitrator rates, and administrative costs to provide predictability and manageability for all parties. Developed in collaboration with legal scholars, athlete advocates, and industry leaders, the AAA's comprehensive Supplementary Procedures for the Arbitration of Sports Participation and Name, Image, and Likeness Disputes and Due Process Guidelines for the Arbitration of Sports Participation and Name, Image, and Likeness Disputes promote fairness, transparency, and efficiency. Cases are handled by experienced professionals drawn from the AAA's exclusive Sports and Commercial Panels of Arbitrators, each with deep expertise in sports law, NIL agreements, and collegiate eligibility issues. The process also prioritizes privacy, protecting sensitive financial and contractual information that might otherwise be exposed through litigation. "I'm proud to contribute to the evolving college athletics landscape by supporting procedures that reflect both fairness and flexibility,' said Maidie Oliveau, member of the American Arbitration Association's Sports Advisory Committee. 'This approach is designed to deliver clarity and resolution quickly, minimizing disruption to athletes and institutions alike." To help prevent disputes before they arise, the AAA encourages athletes, schools, sponsors, and collectives to establish clear, compliant agreements that include a designated dispute resolution clause. Sample arbitration language for sports participation and NIL agreements is available at View the Due Process Guidelines, Costs of Arbitration, and Supplementary Procedures for more information. About the American Arbitration Association The not-for-profit AAA is the leading ADR service provider. It has administered more than eight million ADR cases since its founding in 1926. With offices throughout the United States and Singapore, the AAA provides organizations of all sizes in virtually every industry with ADR services and products. For more information, visit CONTACT: Lauren Nick American Arbitration Association 212 401 4808 nickl@ in to access your portfolio
