Mediation has sometimes been described as a bit like marriage counselling. The mediator, like a counsellor, is there to listen to and facilitate discussions between the two parties in an attempt to identify common ground and areas of compromise.
Mediation has sometimes been described as a bit like marriage counselling. The mediator, like a counsellor, is there to listen to and facilitate discussions between the two parties in an attempt to identify common ground and areas of compromise.
With so many of us suddenly forced to use new technology in working from home, it is a good moment to think about what new technologies are on the horizon for lawyers even after business returns to normal.
Mediation involving a State entity requires an understanding of the realities of public service, as well as the mediator’s ability to constantly find solutions to the obstacles that continually arise during negotiations.
Mediation is an avenue for obtaining a divorce quickly, safely, confidentially, and cost effectively, especially during Covid-19.
Is ODR in mainstream cases merely a stopgap measure born out of necessity or a permanent addition to the ADR toolbox?
The expense and corollary issues around business-interruption claim litigation should make mediation attractive to insurers and policyholders.
Mediate.com, as an additional Premium and Featured Membership benefit, is now hosting monthly online conversations with top mediators and conflict resolvers from around the world.
Facilitative mediation continues to grow as a preferred method to resolve disputes, especially in bankruptcy proceedings.
Traditionally, disputes concerning IP rights are mainly heard before national courts. Nevertheless, in recent years there has been a significant shift towards arbitration.
The top three behaviors that annoy the mediator: (1) being unable to reach a decision-maker, (2) hyper-aggressive advocacy and (3) lack of preparation.