Category: Confidentiality

Neutrality is a cornerstone of effective conflict resolution, particularly in mediation settings. It establishes an environment where all parties feel...

Pursuant to California Senate Bill 940 by Senator Tom Umberg, the State Bar of California will be  offering certification to...

Divorce, often regarded as one of life’s most stressful experiences, presents a host of emotional challenges for the individuals involved....

A bit tongue in cheek, I sometimes describe mediation as a kind of ‘free theatre’ where the mediator has a...

Information and communication technology has become such an integral part of the business and commerce ecosystem that no industry or...

In this episode of the ICODR podcast, Ian interviews Professor Leah Wing, the Director of the National Center for Technology and...

This international panel is moderated by Leah Wing & Daniel Rainey and jointly sponsored by The National Center for Technology and Dispute Resolution & The International Council...

I’m publishing this newsletter series to discuss the nuances of the four timeless topics for people and organizations: conflict, change,...

Top 10 Questions About Child Support One of the most talked-about issues in separation is the issue of child support....

Who is Determining Your Self-Worth? I’m publishing this newsletter series to discuss the nuances of the four timeless topics for...

Nondisparagement clauses are commonly used in settlement agreements. Some clauses are simple one-liners such as “The parties agree not to...

In this episode, Julie Macfarlane--researcher, mediator, and educator--discusses the misuse of NDAs and what mediators can do to responsibly facilitate...

This video and article look at important NDA questions for dispute resolution professionals to consider. https://youtu.be/7Vl8AuJBWgM Mediate.com and Arbitrate.com believe...

Most of us like to feel appreciated in the workplace, though we’re not always willing to admit that praise is...

I like this quote by Beverly Sills – it applies to just about everything! When it comes to interpersonal conflict...

Sponsored by The International Council for Online Dispute Resolution (ICODR) Dan Rainey speaking about the launch of the Universal Disclosure...

Well, this looks like about as far as the digging goes. Traditional mediation is raised up.  Now what?  Was it...

The decision to get divorced is often not an easy one. But what happens when you don’t want a full-blown...

IndisputablyIn a recent presentation to mediators in Michigan, I asked the audience to describe what was frustrating in their mediations. ...

This is a 90 minute video from the September 24, 2021 Forum sharing the Final Report of Mediate.com Task Force...

One of the Primary Recommendations of the Mediate.com Task Force on Online Mediation is to update mediation practice and ethical...

Task Force’s 8 Primary Recommendations In addition to the many Committee Recommendations, the Task Force’s Executive Committee offers these 8...

READ THE ENTIRE FINAL REPORT Introduction “Welcome to the online mediation revolution”  Forrest (Woody) Mosten, Task Force Chair What follows...

The Dance of Opposites, a new book by Dr. Kenneth Cloke, will change your life. You will never view conflict...

Envision you are about to travel on a journey from a place of conflict to a place called resolution.  As...

JAMS ADR Blog by Chris PooleJust as there are a myriad of real property interests, there can be disputes involving...

By Lydia Ray's Guided Mediation,  www.guidedmediationllc.com/blog Do you have moments where you know if you changed your tune or listened...

As our collective world seems to spin from one traumatic crisis to the next, an incredibly tender question along the...

This is a collection of listserv posts (May 2 – July 28, 2021) that were part of a weekly refresher...

PGP Mediation Blog by Phyllis G. Pollack Recently, I discussed an empirical study conducted by University of Hawaii Professor Justin...