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BCLP

Looking Forward - the future of (compulsory) ADR in business disputes and the impact of Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil

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Considered as a cheaper, quicker and less stressful mode of dispute resolution, alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) is no longer seen as an “alternative”, and indeed has been re-named “NDR” (negotiated dispute resolution)...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

[Event] 27th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar - October 19th, Hoffman Estates, IL

Hinshaw invites you to the 27th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, tailored exclusively for attorneys and human resources professionals. Whether you're a legal expert or an HR specialist, this one-day seminar will provide you...more

JAMS

[PODCAST] JAMS Neutrals Discuss JAMS Pathways and Addressing Evolving Workplace Conflict

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In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Genesis Fisher, Esq., and Deirdre McCarthy Gallagher, Esq., discuss how workplace conflict has evolved in response to myriad challenges, including the pandemic and shifting work environments,...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Point/Counterpoint: An Attorney and Mediator Talk Mediation

When’s the best time to mediate a dispute? What do mediators wish that attorneys did more of, or less of, during mediation? What would lawyers like to mediators to do more of?...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

How Principles Found in Getting to Yes Can Help Provide Better Mediation Outcomes for Both Sides

Legal disputes are rife with emotions. It doesn’t matter if the parties are arguing over a property line, a business contract, or responsibility and compensation for personal injury or property damage. When these cases are...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

What Place Do Graphic Exhibits Have in Mediation?

Lawyers have mixed opinions about the utility and wisdom of using graphic visual aids in mediation. Some don’t want to put that much work into preparation for mediation, assuming it is a waste of time. Indeed, sometimes a...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Explaining To Your Client Why Mediation Is Better Than Trial

The process of preparing a client for mediation begins at the first interview. In a plaintiffs’ personal injury practice, clients seldom have prior experience with the litigation process. However, they may have to unlearn a...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Preparing your Client for Mediation When You Represent the Defendant

Preparing a Defendant for mediation presents some different challenges. In order to be successful, you must understand your client’s level of sophistication in connection with the entire mediation process, set up realistic...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

The Case for Pre-Suit and Early Mediation

Where resolution is always the ultimate goal, mediation serves a vital purpose as a vehicle for exploring settlement in high stakes litigation where unnecessary and protracted litigation costs may be avoided by all parties....more

Holland & Hart - Your Trial Message

Continue the Conversation

From readers of this blog, I sometimes hear, “I don’t always agree with you, but I always find you worth reading.” That is one of my favorite compliments, because of, and not despite, the disagreement. It wouldn’t be that...more

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

Unprecedented Times Require a Viable Alternative – ADR Is The Answer

While there is no denying that Court Administrators throughout the United States have tried mightily to responsively address the threat the Covid-19 virus poses to our legal system, the fact is that the pandemic has had a...more

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

The Mediation Of Catastrophic Injury Medical Malpractice Cases

In order to reach a fair and equitable settlement when mediating catastrophic injury medical malpractice cases, it is essential for the respective parties to provide the mediator with detailed medical chronologies (timelines)...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Practice Pointers for a Successful Mediation

Do not underestimate the benefits of mediation.  Many litigants believe that a jury trial is their chance to finally “tell their story” in front of an emphatic and understanding group of peers.  As attorneys, we know that is...more

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

Resolving Medical Malpractice Matters - Positive Outcomes Through Mediation

There are numerous benefits associated with using mediation to resolve medical malpractice disputes. The mediation process affords both parties more control over the process, often reduces the cost of litigation, and can...more

Jaburg Wilk

Tips for a Successful EEOC Mediation

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After an EEOC charge is filed, the EEOC may elect to hold mediation at their offices if both parties are willing. Mediation may resolve the dispute without the need for litigation. To improve the chance of a successful...more

White and Williams LLP

Securities Class Action Filings Continue at Record Levels: How Should D&O Insurers Respond?

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On January 29, 2020, Cornerstone Research released its annual report on securities class action filings. As expected, the report demonstrates that securities class actions in both federal and state courts continue to be filed...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

No. 3 of the Top 10 Horrible, Terrible, No Good Mistakes Lawyers Make in Mediations

This post is a continuation of the 10 most horrible, terrible, no good, “bang your head against the door” mistakes that I have seen lawyers make before, during and after mediations in which I was the mediator. As stated in...more

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

Critical Decisions At Mediation: Should A Client Attend? Should The Claims Rep Be Present?

Throughout the mediation process, there are several critical decisions that plaintiff’s counsel will need to make. These decisions will, in turn, determine the ultimate direction of the case....more

Holland & Hart - Your Trial Message

Look Out for the Reptile Mediation

Defense attorneys at this point, should have at least some familiarity with the Reptile approach that the plaintiffs’ bar is using as a route to persuasion. The idea of framing cases based on personal fear and threats to...more

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

When The Case Cannot Be Settled, Use A Mediation Agreement To Simplify The Trial And Avoid Extreme Results

When a lawsuit is pending, there’s no better, more practical and effective way to resolve the dispute than through alternative dispute resolution (ADR). What a great feeling when all issues are settled. The case is completely...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Obstetric Malpractice Claims – Insights on Complex Medical Litigation for Medical Malpractice Plaintiff and Defense...

Be a part of the nation’s premier obstetric malpractice conference, bringing perspectives from all sides, and ensure that you stay current on the evolving standards of care, emerging theories of liability, and new defense...more

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

Speak To Your Mediator – Early And Often!

Parties should take advantage of the opportunity to speak with their Mediator in advance of an upcoming Mediation session. Although admittedly not routine, nothing precludes counsel from initiating such communications....more

Holland & Hart - Your Trial Message

Use Present Tense

You know how the joke begins: “A guy walks into a bar…” But wait, for you to know the punch line, this has to be past tense. So wouldn’t it be, “A guy walked into a bar…?” It could be. But usually it is “walks” – present...more

Holland & Hart - Your Trial Message

Consider More Paths

“Should I Stay, or Should I Go,” ask The Clash. There’s a basic tendency to see our decisions in a binary fashion: There are two choices, and choosing one excludes the other. But for those seeking to understand and improve...more

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

Preparation: The Key To A Successful Arbitration Or Mediation – A Neutral’s Perspective

Without question, proper preparation, whether for an arbitration or mediation, is not just necessary – but vital to a successful resolution for your client. ARBITRATION: JUST THE FACTS - When preparing an arbitration...more

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