Robert Ambrogi Blog
The American Arbitration Association today announced the launch of a set of application programming interfaces (APIs) designed to enable parties with multiple arbitration cases to streamline their case administration.
The APIs will allow parties to send and receive documents, file new cases, and track case-related activities.
For firms that may not have robust technology infrastructure or resources to implement APIs, the AAA is partnering with LexPipe, a new legal tech startup founded by Michael Sander, the former founder of Docket Alarm, to provide third-party API installation and training.
The AAA had already developed an API to enable mass-arbitration advocates to file case documents and receive updates directly. With today’s announcement, it is extending this capability to all parties filing multiple cases.
“We were very interested in testing across diverse parties to ensure neutrality and that we could provide the services to all parties at no cost,” said Frank Rossi, AAA executive vice president and chief operations and revenue officer.
The new APIs include one for panelist appointment data, which will provide details on panelists and their appointment dates, and another for case status changes, offering real-time push notifications on case update information.
“Both APIs were developed based on customer requests and user feedback,” said Diana Didia, AAA senior vice president and chief information and innovation officer.
Sander recently launched LexPipe after leaving vLex last November. Docket Alarm had been acquired by Fastcase in January 2018, and it was included in the April merger of Fastcase and vLex.
According to LexPipe’s website, its yet-to-be-launched product will provide AI-driven pricing insight for law firms and in-house counsel.