In this article, I want to share a story about a family business conflict. This is not based on any...
By Douglas NollFirst published in the February, 2005 issue of the Southern California Mediation Association Newsletter. The transformative mediation model was first...
By Victoria PynchonFor years, successful American companies have used mediation as a method for resolving commercial disputes. The considerable time, money, and...
By Alessandra Sgubini“Doug, I need some peacemaking help right now!” John said over the telephone. John was the CEO of a software...
By Douglas NollThis article is an adaptation of the notes of a presentation given at the Conference on “Doing Business in the...
By Eric van GinkelThe authors would like to express their gratitude to Prof. Gregg Relyea, for his important contribution to this article.Historically, methods...
By Alessandra Sgubini, Andrea Marighetto, Mara PrieditisI received a call the other day from a business owner with an internal business conflict. “I have a general...
By Douglas NollWell, that is what everyone is looking for, but generally there is a catch! In Hong Kong the Hong Kong...
By Stephen TennantThe impending retirement of a founding partner can be a profound challenge. The engineers at SHN, a Eureka, California, professional...
By David Gage, John GromalaMost mediators asked whether they should take the reins would probably answer in the affirmative. Proactive intervention is almost always...
By Peter AnnisAlthough mediation enjoys wide acceptance in North America and beyond for its effectiveness in the resolution of commercial disputes, “surface...
By Richard WeilerI anguished over whether to write this piece or not. On one hand, I wanted to share this experience with...
By Tom Oswald"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." Albert EinsteinEvery conflict holds the opportunity for creating improved processes and developing innovative...
By Lawrence KahnWinning Essay in the Law Student Category2002 James Boskey ADR Writing Competition. The competition is Sponsored by the ABA Section...
By Stephen AnwayAre you a specialist or generalist commercial mediator? Has anyone ever asked you this question? Sometimes I get interrogated about...
By Tom OswaldFACTS On September 4, 2001, history was made when two of the largest computer companies in the world, Compaq and...
By Dana TaitWelcome to the Commercial Section. This section is devoted to the advancement of professional commercial mediation from the dual perspectives...
By Tom OswaldBusiness executives are spending increasing amounts of their time and money resolving legal disputes. When executives want to be concentrating...
By Michael RobertsFirst published by the New Jersey Law Journal, July 31, 2000Introduction The New Jersey Supreme Court, which defines and regulates...
By Hanan IsaacsThis article was previoulsly published in the Stockholm Arbitration Report 2000:1.1. INTRODUCTION With its Arbitration Institute long acknowledged in the...
By Christer HolmWhile members of the Bar benefit from local court programs that may assign mediators, often serving as volunteers, advocates and...
By Jerry RoscoeMost people approach mediation with the best of intentions. They are hopeful that the negotiation will achieve their ultimate goal...
By Jeffrey KrivisIt wasn't long ago that if a dispute could not be resolved through direct negotiation, the next step was the...
By Elizabeth TippinA Challenging Time for Organizations The capacity of technology is far greater than what most of us need. Regulation is...
By Stewart LevineReprinted by permission of The CPA Journal.Taxpayer representatives interested in a more efficient and possibly less costly way to resolve...
By Philip Zimmerman, CPAIn 1994, 18 million cases were filed in U.S. courts at a cost of $300 billion. 20% of Fortune 500...
By Stewart LevineMediation is recognized as an excellent means to resolve disputes and pending litigation. Mediation is a confidential process. It is...
By John GromalaWhat good is identifying interests if once they are identified, they are beyond one’s ability to comprehend? How can parties...
By Cris CurrieIf you've been watching the news lately then you know all about the upcoming storms. The Nor' Easters of the...
By Natalie J. Armstrong-MotinPart 2 Part 3 End Notes February 15, 2001 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW OF INITIATIVES GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES Multilateral Initiatives:...
By Alan Wiener