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From stingers to settlements: Finding parallels between bees and the ADR process - Beekeeping is one of my hobbies when I’m not dedicating myself to dispute resolution. In my more than 10 years as a beekeeper, I’ve learned...more
There are various mediation styles or philosophies that parties to litigation encounter when mediating. Generally, they can be categorized as either facilitative or evaluative approaches. Some mediators feel that they should...more
Trust is an essential element of the mediation process. The whole point, of course, is to take two or more parties who have a dispute and help them reach an agreement. Because the process necessarily involves that dispute,...more
I often joke that I decided to be a mediator when I realized that scripture says, “blessed are the peacemakers” and not “blessed are the litigators.” The truth, however, is that I wanted to be a mediator since the day I...more
No two mediations are the same. Not only are the facts of each case different, but the litigants have different motivations, concerns and ways of presenting their thoughts and ideas. The goals and styles of presentation of...more
In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Lynn Duryee (Ret.) and Rebekah Ratliff, CCLS, discuss the concept and application of co-mediation, where two mediators work together to solve disputes. The neutrals, who are known as the...more
When negotiating a transaction or vendor agreement, or adopting website terms of service or privacy policies, the choices made in dispute resolution provisions can significantly impact outcomes and costs in the event of a...more
At a recent local bar event, a young lawyer approached me to ask if he could join me at the table where I was enjoying a quick bite to eat. We introduced ourselves and shared a little bit about ourselves. The attorney is an...more
At Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, they teach an Executive Education course called Negotiation Strategies upon an adage, among others, that negotiation is the art of letting the other side have it your way....more
Much has been written about negotiation style and decision theory in the last 40 years. Getting to Yes was a sensation in 1981. It was followed by, among others, Start with No in 2002, Predictably Irrational in 2008 and Never...more
Family businesses are full of dynamics that are not present in other business types. While there are many benefits to the familial relationships present in family businesses, it can also mean that disagreements can feel more...more
Even seasoned mediators and trial lawyers, may not be aware of participants’ reaction to one aspect of the mediation process—the bargaining. Civil litigation can be triggered by injury, injustice, dashed expectations—things...more
Recently, I was interviewed about the usefulness of joint sessions. In the article, published in the “Daily Report”, Mediators Talk ‘East v. West' Split Over Use of Opening Sessions to Lay Out Disputes, there were contrasting...more
The longer a mediation lasts the greater the likelihood that it will be successful. This conclusion is anecdotal, but based upon long experience. A mediation is successful even when the case does not settle if substantial...more