One of the most difficult challenges a mediator faces is engaging with parties and their lawyers and doing so with an open mind and a willingness to ...

Fall has arrived, at least according to the calendar. Summer vacations have come and gone, school has started, and the holiday season will start any ...

The current iteration of state sponsored hurricane mediation incorporates the conventions of all interest-based mediation: confidentiality, to encourage ...

Trials do not end with the parties agreeing to disagree. Arguments are won or lost in courtrooms. Trials are designed as a kind of crucible where judges ...

Mediation statements are not required but they can be an important tool for you to help the mediator help you. I can often tell right away how the day ...

Yes, I’m a mediator. I’m much happier when a case settles than when it ends in an impasse. But I also respect when a lawyer knows when it’s time to stop ...

How Lawyers Can Enlist the MediatorThe most effective mediations start with a quiet, candid conversation before the session begins. Tell me where your ...

Knowing When Litigation Creates the Leverage You NeedIf mediation is central to alternative dispute resolution, is it ever better to choose the ...

If you’ve spent any time working with Korean teams, you’ve probably heard the phrase “Palli-Palli” (빨리빨리).Literally meaning “quickly, quickly,” it ...

Summary: Organisations often invest in wellbeing, which is crucial, but what about resilience? Resilience is an organisational capability ...