Tenny C. Rostomian-Amin | TALG Paving the Way for Skilled Mediation In 2020 much of life in America, and across the globe, came to a screeching halt as the coronavirus spread, closing courthouses as well as schools and businesses alike. The closure of state and federal courthouses left many litigants in a state of perpetual… Continue reading Why Traditional Mediation Methods Do Not Work
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U.S. Litigation Basics – What Are Your Options?
Jihee Ahn | Harris Bricken When issues come up, most of our international clients believe filing a lawsuit is the only answer. Unfortunately, the United States litigation process is often complicated and expensive – there will be an exchange of information and documents, the taking of depositions, and probably some motion practice along the way… Continue reading U.S. Litigation Basics – What Are Your Options?
Dispute Resolution Methods: Using a Mediator
Rhys M. Farren | Davis Wright Tremaine In family businesses, where many decisions are intermingled with emotions, conflicts are inevitable. However, conflicts do not have to lead to negative consequences—they are part of human interaction and can promote efficiency and growth when dealt with properly. This series on Dispute Resolution Methods is aimed at providing… Continue reading Dispute Resolution Methods: Using a Mediator
What About Mediation? Four Reasons Worth Considering
Andrew Pearce | BoyarMiller As you probably already know, mediation is a non-binding process involving a neutral party who tries to resolve a dispute by working with the parties to negotiate a settlement. In most lawsuits, the parties agree to voluntarily mediate their case at some point (or the court will require the parties to… Continue reading What About Mediation? Four Reasons Worth Considering
Five Common Mediation Mistakes That Create Obstacles to Settlement
Hon. Lynn O’Malley Taylor (Ret.) | JAMS Mediation is often a grueling and exhausting process. The right mediator should be instrumental in helping the parties reach a resolution. At the same time, however, mediators are not miracle workers. Negotiators often hinder their chances of resolving cases by making mistakes prior to, and/or during, the mediation.… Continue reading Five Common Mediation Mistakes That Create Obstacles to Settlement