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ODR in the Courts – from ODR Forum 2026 (video) author.

ODR in the Courts – from ODR Forum 2026 (video)

This video is a recording of the session "ODR in the Courts" from the June 2026 ODR Forum at Harvard...

By Colin Rule
The Preemption Gambit: Why the SECURE Data Act Could Erase 21 State Privacy Laws Overnight author.

The Preemption Gambit: Why the SECURE Data Act Could Erase 21 State Privacy Laws Overnight

There are two ways to read the SECURE Data Act, introduced in the House yesterday. The first way: as a...

By Robert Bergman
Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Stanford Law School and ODR.com Advance Partnership to Develop Next-Generation Case Resolution System author.

Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Stanford Law School and ODR.com Advance Partnership to Develop Next-Generation Case Resolution System

Next Steps in Groundbreaking Partnership Seek to Unlock the Potential of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) The Superior Court of Los...

By Colin Rule
AAA Mediation Podcast – Episode 1 with Lori Lightfoot author.

AAA Mediation Podcast – Episode 1 with Lori Lightfoot

In the debut episode of the AAA’s new Mediation Podcast, former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot reflects on her journey from...

By Tracey Frisch
Project Genisis Executive Order author.

Project Genisis Executive Order

By directing a new Executive Order, the President on November 24th, established what is called the Genesis Mission, an ambitious...

By Robert Bergman
The Case for Restorative Justice in Michigan’s Juvenile Justice System – Risks and Benefits author.

The Case for Restorative Justice in Michigan’s Juvenile Justice System – Risks and Benefits

Michigan is undergoing fundamental changes in its juvenile justice system. Driven by the 2024 legislative reforms and the dedicated efforts...

By Phillip Schaedler
California Updates Market Squid Fishery Management Plan author.

California Updates Market Squid Fishery Management Plan

Market squid are small, but in California, they are a big deal. In fact, with ecological pressure on salmon and...

By Scott McCreary
Just Published: Global Standard for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS). Summary for Legal and Dispute Resolution Professionals author.

Just Published: Global Standard for Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS). Summary for Legal and Dispute Resolution Professionals

Summary: This article provides excerpts summarizing the ISO/IEC 27701:2025 standard, which establishes the global framework for Privacy Information Management Systems...

By Robert Bergman
The White House AI Action Plan author.

The White House AI Action Plan

Special Note: Unlock Smarter Dispute Resolution! Join Next Level Mediation 4-part Webinar Series beginning September 15, 2025 to master AI-augmented...

By Robert Bergman
Questions to Ask in a Bankruptcy Mediation author.

Questions to Ask in a Bankruptcy Mediation

Bankruptcy mediation serves as a valuable tool for resolving disputes between debtors and creditors in a collaborative and efficient manner....

By Ed Timken
Scaling Access to Justice with ODR author.

Scaling Access to Justice with ODR

Imagine a court system that works for everyone, including those who can’t take time off work, can’t arrange childcare, have...

By Bridget McCormack, Colin Rule
Courts at a Crossroads: Why ODR Must Be Part of the Future of Justice author.

Courts at a Crossroads: Why ODR Must Be Part of the Future of Justice

The new Stanford-LASC report, A Blueprint for Expanding Access to Justice, holds important lessons for courts across the country. The report lays...

By Colin Rule
AAA-ICDR Foundation Podcast #1: Interview with Roca, Inc.  author.

AAA-ICDR Foundation Podcast #1: Interview with Roca, Inc. 

Episode 1: Grant partner Roca, Inc. shares how ADR is strengthening police-community relations and driving real change. Hosted by Tracey...

By Tracey Frisch
NCSC and AAA® Launch AI-Enhanced Court Diversion Platform author.

NCSC and AAA® Launch AI-Enhanced Court Diversion Platform

Court Diversion Eligibility Screener increases access to justice, preserves judicial resources, and helps streamline civil caseload management NEW YORK (June...

By Bridget McCormack
AAAi Podcast | Episode 13 | Hence Cofounder and Unruly Author Sean West author.

AAAi Podcast | Episode 13 | Hence Cofounder and Unruly Author Sean West

What if the biggest legal risk today is institutional memory loss? AAA President & CEO Bridget McCormack and Legally Disrupted's...

By Bridget McCormack, Zach Abramowitz
Court ODR Podcast: Medical Debt ODR, with Dana Schmidt, Manager of Tennessee Program author.

Court ODR Podcast: Medical Debt ODR, with Dana Schmidt, Manager of Tennessee Program

In this episode, Colin interviews Dana Schmidt, who manages the mediation programs at the Tennessee Supreme Court. Dana oversees an...

By Colin Rule
Lessons from Lincoln: A guide for politics and reconciliation (video and AI podcast) author.

Lessons from Lincoln: A guide for politics and reconciliation (video and AI podcast)

Abraham Lincoln is the most familiar and most written-about figure in U.S. history, and is generally ranked as our greatest...

By Tom Stipanowich, Clare Fowler
Australia Leads Global Family Courts on Domestic Abuse Response author.

Australia Leads Global Family Courts on Domestic Abuse Response

This AI podcast highlights the Australian Federal Circuit and Family Court's successful implementation of the Safe & Together Model since...

By David Mandel
Defending Conflict Resolution author.

Defending Conflict Resolution

These are scary times in the United States. By a very narrow margin, a new government came into power about...

By Colin Rule
“Don’t Give In… It Won’t Stop Here” author.

“Don’t Give In… It Won’t Stop Here”

I’ve been reflecting deeply on my values over the past few weeks. As our institution and colleagues have come under...

By Alyson Carrel
Opt-out mediation model cuts real estate litigation in Italy by almost 50% author.

Opt-out mediation model cuts real estate litigation in Italy by almost 50%

The many goals of a mediation statute Supporters argue that mediation, among several other societal and individual benefits, can curb the...

By Giuseppe dePalo
Conflict Tipping Podcast 41: Creating Spaces for Transformation with Prabha Sankaranarayan author.

Conflict Tipping Podcast 41: Creating Spaces for Transformation with Prabha Sankaranarayan

Inside Conflict Transformation with MBBI's Prabha Sankaranarayan Host Laura May speaks with Prabha Sankaranarayan, president and CEO of Mediators Beyond...

By Laura May
Generative AI’s Ability to Transform Access to the Harris County Family District Courts Rules author.

Generative AI’s Ability to Transform Access to the Harris County Family District Courts Rules

Since I received my bar card in 2009, two persistent annoyances in family law practice have kept me itching for...

By Mac-Arthur Pierre-Louis
New Regulation of California ADR? author.

New Regulation of California ADR?

Los Angeles, California, United States. City Hall building. Do you want to know how the author of a new law...

By Ron Kelly
ODR Forum: ODR and the Courts (video) author.

ODR Forum: ODR and the Courts (video)

Moderator: Colin Rule -- Speakers: Mrs. Simmi K. Sandhu; Mr. Nicolas Lozada; Prof. Michael Fang; and Prof. Jeremy Barnett. Moderator...

By Colin Rule
Mediation in Modern China author.

Mediation in Modern China

Mediation has been part of China’s cultural fabric for thousands of years. The process of a respected neutral assisting parties...

By Rama Subramanian
Will You Become a California State Bar Certified Provider of Mediation Services? author.

Will You Become a California State Bar Certified Provider of Mediation Services?

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

By Ron Kelly
Conflict Tipping Podcast #37: Rwanda’s Gacaca Courts and Gender-Based Violence with Dr Judith Rafferty author.

Conflict Tipping Podcast #37: Rwanda’s Gacaca Courts and Gender-Based Violence with Dr Judith Rafferty

In this episode of the Conflict Tipping podcast, host Laura May speaks with Dr Judith Rafferty, an expert mediator and...

By Laura May
The Creative Solution:  Tax Strategies in Divorce Mediation author.

The Creative Solution: Tax Strategies in Divorce Mediation

The Creative Solution Table of Contents Summary: Chip Rose's chapter discusses the complexities of tax issues in divorce, arguing that...

By Chip Rose
Future Dispute Resolution Conference at Stanford Law School September 5 author.

Future Dispute Resolution Conference at Stanford Law School September 5

CONFERENCE WEBSITE CodeX - the Stanford Center for Legal Informatics, the Martin Daniel Gould Center for Conflict Resolution, and the...

By Jim Melamed

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