Category: Ethics

I have been immersed in the field of ADR as both a provider and practitioner for over 25 years. I...

In September 2016, Wells Fargo, a major financial institution of the US, fired over 5000 employees for misconduct, and issued...

In its commitment to serving as an institution dedicated to preventing, de-escalating, managing, resolving, and transforming conflicts into opportunities for...

Many people resort to retaliation to protect their own authority. Sometimes, demonstrating authority is necessary. When offended, matching others positions,...

Reprinted from Tammy Lenski's blog and from Coca-Cola's newsletter. The holidays can be a cheerful time — with plenty of...

While professional ethics for attorneys are required subjects in law schools, ethics for mediators receive much less attention. In most...

I bet you didn’t know that you need to train your mediator bot. This didn’t occur to me until I...

ChatGPT – A Revolution in Mediation? Artificial Intelligence technology such as ChatGPT (GPT-3/4 Algorithm) is considered one of the most...

AI market share in the United States is expected to be $190.61 billion by 2025. 44% of companies want to...

I’m sure no techie, but probably like you, I have been intrigued about stories about the ChatGPT program.  One illustration...

This article discusses some civility and ethical issues we experience in our professional practices. While accepting the Republican presidential nomination...

What is the balance in business vs. values in negotiation? Watching this years World Cup has been different but the...

There are different perspectives on the use of caucus in mediation. Maybe you use caucus early and often in your...

Join "the Godfather of ODR," Colin Rule, for a dynamic six week intensive course that covers the both the basics...

By Deborah S Ballati, Esq. and Patricia H. Thompson Esq. FCIARB While most mediation participants act professionally, with courtesy and...

The Harvard Program on Negotiation (PON)  blog posted an article about deception in negotiations.  Entitled, “Ethics In Negotiation: How tthe...

Mediators, be sure to take notes on this episode as Veronica talks to one of the founders of the modern legal dispute resolution...

What kind of legal professionals labor long and hard over their intellectual property . . . and then give it...

Mediators have long recognized that they can use humor to help disputants deal with conflict (though it can really backfire)....

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

Welcome to the ICODR Podcast!  This short introduction from Ian explains the design and focus of the podcast, along with...

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...

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...

In this episode,  Jay Santiago--attorney, mediator, and arbitrator--provides an overview of the Singapore Convention on Mediation, its implications for international...

A strange idea of neutrality It is well known that “third party status” of the mediator with respect to the...

INTRODUCTION Today is the 35th day of the war in our country, the 35th day of opposition to Russian aggression...

Letter to our Colleagues about the Russian Invasion of Ukraine  Susanne Terry Jackie Font-Guzmán Bernie Mayer  March 17, 2022 Like...

This article is part of a series of perspectives on eviction mediation program development that is being supported by the American Arbitration...

I.      Into the Fray   The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem....