Reflections on Effectively Achieving Client Goals at the Mediation Table Introduction Litigators too often approach the mediation process with the...
By Sheldon StarkFor the past several years Roselle Wissler (Arizona State) and I have been working on several articles about the early stages of...
By Art HinshawAn age-old inquiry in ADR is under what circumstances must a party’s legal claims be dismissed from court and heard...
By William GilbrideThis short article presents accounts of ten mediators about the factors affecting how we handle continuing streams of mediations – our...
By John LandeBy Deborah S Ballati, Esq. and Patricia H. Thompson Esq. FCIARB While most mediation participants act professionally, with courtesy and...
By Patricia ThompsonHoward Herman gets parties out of battle mode in cases with complex power dynamics After 37 years, including 23 years...
By Howard HermanIt’s time for mediation to claim its place as a stand-alone profession freed from being just an alternative to the...
By Greg RooneyAs part of my preparation to teach a class on mediation confidentiality, I reviewed the Uniform Mediation Act with all of its...
By Phyllis PollackIn the plenary session of a mediation, when you have your first opportunity to directly address your opponent’s decision-maker, should...
By Christopher Kriesen