Category: Blogs – Legal

Conflict Management Coaching Blog by Cinnie Noble“Setting an example is not the main means of influencing others; it is the...

Mediate.com is seeking to highlight younger mediators with unique paths in our field. Please enjoy this story of entry into the mediation...

It is no exaggeration to say that the success of the Working Group in coming up with three sets of...

JAMS ADR Blog by Chris PooleMediators may encounter a reluctance to settle by one or both parties during the course...

IndisputablyYou may have seen this recent New York Times story about the failure of Marathon County, Wisconsin, to declare itself “A Community...

Just Court ADR by Susan M. Yates, Jennifer Shack, Heather Scheiwe Kulp, and Jessica Glowinski.In April, the Hawaii legislature passed legislation to...

Joy Rosenthal's Mediation BlogBill and Melinda Gates recently announced that they are divorcing after 27 years.  Besides having to address...

It has been one year since our law school transitioned entirely online.  The phrases “novel coronavirus” and “social distancing,” once...

Divorce Done Differently by Denise FrenchCoinbase (COIN) went public recently and had the attention of the investment world. Coinbase is a...

In view of this article’s thematic, which concerns the management of labor conflicts, we will focus in particular on the...

Mediation is the fine art of getting everyone on the same page. To do this, one must bring their whole...

From Roseann Vanella's blog.There are a lot of reasons why couples decide to get divorced. Financial troubles, lack of communication,...

JAMS ADR Blog by Chris PooleIn fall of 2020, Laura Abrahamson, Esq., FCIArb, transitioned from her role as in-house counsel...

Disagreements are a part of human nature. As long as people exhibit diverse traits stemming from different experiences, their opinions...

Working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need for organizations to demonstrate their emotional qualities, says Arran Heal...

CPR Speaks BlogIf you missed the 2021 CPR Annual Meeting in January—the first free public meeting held online in the organization’s 40-year...

JAMS ADR Blog by Chris PooleIn a recent podcast produced by the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ), Richard Birke, executive...

Montana Mediation Association (MtMA) was established in 1998 to promote and facilitate  mediation as a viable alternative to litigation. Founded...

“Whoever said money can’t buy happiness never paid for a divorce.” -anonymous  Happy New Year! There’s something about the beginning...

This article looks at how to prevent violent conflicts, especially while quarantined. COVID-19 cases are surging across states, and domestic...

IndisputablyI just wrote this post on the Kluwer Mediation Blog on this subject.  It summarizes empirical research showing the huge chasm...

PGP Mediation Blog by Phyllis G. PollackI have had several mediations lately in which the approach of the parties clashed....

In court, a lawyer’s role may be likened that of the client’s champion, and in most cases they represent their...

JAMS ADR Blog by Chris PooleAs a JAMS mediator, I believe that one of the best ways to assist parties...

The average divorce rate in the US has hovered around the 50% mark for years and though recent reports show...

CPR Speaks BlogNew York Law School’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Skills Program kicked off its first 2021 round of biweekly Wednesday lunch conversations...

RiverHouse Press Blog by Ron Kraybill Sometimes when there’s a conflict, the best thing to do is say nothing and...

PGP Mediation Blog by Phyllis G. PollackDuring my first week of class teaching mediation ethics, I usually give a version...

Republished from Garden Court Mediation.Introduction What happens at a mediation stays in the mediation (except so far as necessary for...

Mediation and Business Consulting by Kathleen Kauth.Most conflicts are dealt with successfully by the individuals involved without outside help.  However,...