[PODCAST] ADR can be a “Win-Win” Solution for In-House Counsel
In this podcast, Laura highlights how a well-crafted clause can be essential for an organization in achieving fair, resource-efficient outcomes, especially as courts continue to face backlogs.
After Lockdown, Businesses will Need to be More Human Than Ever
Working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need for organizations to demonstrate their emotional qualities.
For Family Cases Involving Reports of Intimate Partner Violence, Shuttle and Videoconference Mediation Are Safe, Effective and Preferred by Parents
In a randomized controlled trial of family cases involving parents reporting high levels of intimate partner violence (IPV), parents felt safer in and were more satisfied with shuttle and videoconference mediation than litigation.
CPRAM21: Committing to More Diversity in ADR
If you missed the 2021 CPR Annual Meeting in January—the first free public meeting held online in the organization’s 40-year history—the videos are being posted on CPR’s YouTube Channel.
[NAWJ Podcast] Technology in the Courts and in ADR: Meeting the Moment
JAMS has developed a multi-pronged strategy to offer virtual ADR to its clients.
Certified Eviction Mediators in Montana -- by videoconference and in person
The effect of COVID 19 is broader than paying for rent. We looked for options.
Money Buys Happiness
There’s something about the beginning of a new year that means making big changes.
How to Find Help From Domestic Violence
This article looks at how to prevent violent conflicts, especially while quarantined.
Lawyers are from Mars, Clients are from Venus– and Mediators Can Help Communicate in Space
Litigation often is extremely stressful for clients, and the process aggravates feelings of loss and grief, which interfere with their ability to negotiate effectively and reach agreements.
Clash of Approaches
I have had several mediations lately in which the approach of the parties clashed.
Why are Lawyers Good Mediators?
In court, a lawyer’s role may be likened that of the client’s champion, and in most cases they represent their clients with great focus and passion.
Beyond Civil Rights: The Case for Enforcement of Harassment Laws as a Means to Deter Racially Based Confrontations
As a JAMS mediator, I believe that one of the best ways to assist parties to resolve a dispute is to educate them about the risks they run in continuing the confrontation.
The End Game
Deciding to divorce is likely going to be the biggest decision of your life, bigger than even deciding to get married in the first place, and how you choose to proceed will make all the difference.
Love’s New Mediation Data: Whither the Joint Session?
Mediation, Love says, “is the last bastion,” with mediators trained to promote dialogue.
How to AVOID Conflict Gracefully
If you’re good at selective conflict avoidance, you will have a greater sense of order and control in your life.
Personality Matters!
This post discusses interesting ramifications of personalities, such as two individuals who are each “disagreeable” tend to get along the best.
Confidentiality – Seamless or a Thing of Shreds and Patches?
What happens at a mediation stays in the mediation (except so far as necessary for enforcement of the settlement). So mediators are taught and so they inform the parties.
Objectivity is Imperative
Most conflicts are dealt with successfully by the individuals involved without outside help.
Let’s Settle This Online
The benefits of online mediation for personal injury disputes. Much attention has been given to online mediation, in addition to other types of online dispute resolution (ODR), as it has seen widespread acceptance as of late due to restrictions on in-person gatherings. Is that acceptance forced in light of the need to keep claims moving forward with no viable alternative, or are parties finding that online mediation may, in fact, be preferable to face-to-face in some cases?
How Can American Democracy Survive its Latest Conflict?
The world is watching one of the most divisive periods in American history.
The Wisdom Of Choosing A Retired Jurist For ADR
During this year of COVID-19, courthouses have been repeatedly challenged with closures and delayed start-ups.
Why Mediation Is the Holy Grail for Health Care Disputes
After trying cases for most of my career and having served as a full-time neutral for the past five years, I’m convinced mediation is the best option for resolving cases while keeping your clients’ interests in mind, particularly for health care disputes.
Research Shows How Changing the Narrative Can Open the Door to Conflict Resolution
This article explores how the glorification of our ingroup (those whom we share identity with) contributes to conflict.
Virtual Mediation Can and Must Be Done Right
Use these strategies to avoid pitfalls and make the most out of virtual mediation. Especially during Covid-19, virtual mediation can and must be facilitated with excellence.
Good Faith in Mediation
Both parties must enter a mediation with good faith, meaning that the parties have the sincere intention of trying to find a resolution in the dispute.