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9 Apr 2021
News: JD Supra

Should I Skip an Opening/Joint Session in a Construction Mediation?

09 Apr 2021

Mediation is a dispute resolution process that involves people who have feelings, goals, and marching orders. It is not simply an emotionless calculator for determining a monetary settlement.

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6 Apr 2021
News: JD Supra

Notes From the Judge: Keys to a Successful Mediation

06 Apr 2021

The consistent focus by the state and federal judicial systems on alternative dispute resolution processes has made mediation an essential element of the civil trial process. 

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6 Apr 2021
News: Lexology

The Singapore Mediation Convention: An Effective Enforcement Mechanism?

06 Apr 2021

The Convention defines mediation as a process where disputing parties seek to reach an amicable settlement with a third party’s assistance that does not have authority to impose a solution.

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5 Apr 2021
News: Live Law

Lawyers Can Win In Mediation

05 Apr 2021

A mediator understands the differing perspectives of parties without judging, explores their underlying interests, allows them to vent their feelings.

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29 Mar 2021
News: Mediate.com

How Mediation Can Make Divorce Easier on Your Family

29 Mar 2021

Mediation is an out-of-court process that allows you and the other party to discuss various aspects of your divorce and generate an agreement that reflects both of your wishes.

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26 Mar 2021
News: Today Online

Government to introduce new laws against unfair retail leasing practices

26 Mar 2021

The Government will be introducing fair tenancy laws involving the leasing of retail premises, and will be consulting with landlords and tenants in the next few months to work out details of the legislation. 

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24 Mar 2021
News: Law.com

How Online Dispute Resolution Can Increase Access to Justice

24 Mar 2021

ODR platforms help courts relieve some of the strain from COVID. However, even when the pandemic has gotten more controlled and the general public feels safe about venturing out, people may still want the convenience that ODRs bring.

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23 Mar 2021
News: Law.com

Less Waiting, More Mediating: Why the Future of Mediation May be Virtual

23 Mar 2021

Since the beginning of the pandemic one year ago, we have seen the legal industry adapt to a technology-driven world, especially one area in particular: virtual mediation. 

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22 Mar 2021
News: Lexology

Talking Point Asia “You’re on mute!” top tips for when mediation goes virtual

22 Mar 2021

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.

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19 Mar 2021
News: JD Supra

Emerging Technologies for Lawyers

19 Mar 2021

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.

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19 Mar 2021
News: JD Supra

Mediation in the Public Sector

19 Mar 2021

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.

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18 Mar 2021
News: The Business Journal

Benefits of Mediation when divorcing during a pandemic

18 Mar 2021

Mediation is an avenue for obtaining a divorce quickly, safely, confidentially, and cost effectively, especially during Covid-19.

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18 Mar 2021
News: Law.com

Will Virtual ADR Hearings Outlive COVID-19?

18 Mar 2021

Is ODR in mainstream cases merely a stopgap measure born out of necessity or a permanent addition to the ADR toolbox?

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16 Mar 2021
News: Property Casualty

Mediation is a solution to COVID-19 insurance lawsuit deluge

16 Mar 2021

The expense and corollary issues around business-interruption claim litigation should make mediation attractive to insurers and policyholders.

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12 Mar 2021
News: Mediate.com

Evolution of the Mediation Field: Monthly Conversation Series with Field Leaders

12 Mar 2021

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.

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11 Mar 2021
News: JD Supra

Preparing For Mediation In Bankruptcy

11 Mar 2021

Facilitative mediation continues to grow as a preferred method to resolve disputes, especially in bankruptcy proceedings.

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11 Mar 2021
News: World Trademark Review

A Look to the Future of International IP Arbitration

11 Mar 2021

Traditionally, disputes concerning IP rights are mainly heard before national courts. Nevertheless, in recent years there has been a significant shift towards arbitration.

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10 Mar 2021
News: JD Supra

Annoy the Mediator at Your Own Risk: Negotiation Tactics and Missteps to Avoid, Part 2

10 Mar 2021

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.

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9 Mar 2021
News: JD Supra

Behind the Screens: Challenges for Working Mothers During the Pandemic and the Impact on ADR

09 Mar 2021

This year Women’s History Month coincides with the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. There could not be a better time to discuss how women, and especially mothers, have been affected by the pandemic.

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2 Mar 2021
News: Channel News Asia

Mediation may be made compulsory in cases of neighbour disputes as inter-agency committee reviews measures

02 Mar 2021

An inter-agency committee is conducting a “comprehensive review” of the Community Dispute Management Framework that helps to manage disputes between neighbours.

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24 Feb 2021
News: Lexology

Mediation – The future for personal injury claims?

24 Feb 2021

Whilst not currently widely practised in personal injury or clinical negligence litigation, mediation potentially offers an alternative course of action allowing for the possibility of a more satisfactory outcome for claimants.

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23 Feb 2021
News: JD Supra

Strategic Tips That Parties Should Consider When Mediating Disputes

23 Feb 2021

Nearly all construction industry standard form contracts require mediation as part of their dispute resolution provisions. Often confused with arbitration, mediation is a negotiation facilitated by a neutral third party.

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16 Feb 2021
News: JD Supra

Dispute Resolution Trends in Asia for 2021

16 Feb 2021

Regardless of the types of commercial disputes that may arise, there are ways in which even the most complex and protracted disputes can be resolved amicably, failing which, the latest procedural trends promise to reduce the risks and costs of arbitration. 

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15 Feb 2021
News: Mediate.com

Why are Lawyers Good Mediators?

15 Feb 2021

Lawyers can fulfill their roles as mediators just as well as they fulfill their roles as litigators. These individuals, who have spent all their lives in dispute management, can, and often do, accomplish wonders in mediation. 

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15 Feb 2021
News: Mediate.com

Innovative Ways to Use Mediation (other than Dispute Resolution)

15 Feb 2021

The mediation process is inherently flexible. Traditionally, it is used as a dispute resolution tool where parties can come together, call a timeout and reach a mutually acceptable solution. But in the time of a pandemic or even otherwise, there are several uses of the mediation process. 

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13 Feb 2021
News: Mediate.com

The Ten or Twelve Top Reasons (More or Less) for Not Mediating a Dispute – Revisited

13 Feb 2021

At the beginning of a new year, it seems a good time to look back on some of the common excuses, sorry, reasons, for refusing to mediate that occasionally continue to circulate especially in litigated cases. 

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8 Feb 2021
News: JD Supra

Three Words: Mediation, Arbitration, and Conciliation

08 Feb 2021

Mediation. Arbitration. Conciliation. Three words that sound alike and come up frequently in the family law context but have different meanings and implications

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8 Feb 2021
News: Mediate.com

Five Principles to Maximize Chances of Success in Mediation

08 Feb 2021

A constructive and active dialogue during a mediation helps foster an understanding between the parties and bridge the gap, narrowing the issues for reaching a negotiated resolution.

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8 Feb 2021
News: Mediate.com

Tips for a Productive Divorce Mediation

08 Feb 2021

Mediation  should be thought of as a conversation about the future, with the goal of reaching an amicable divorce  settlement that puts both spouses on the best path forward.

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5 Feb 2021
News: Mediate.com

Dealing with VIP Privilege in Mediation

05 Feb 2021

Working with egos and emotions is considered an obvious task for a Mediator and this responsibility is heightened when the parties involved are high profile individuals or global brands.

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4 Feb 2021
News: JD Supra

Effective Virtual Mediation: 10 Lessons After 10 Months

04 Feb 2021

Virtual mediation has been a fantastic success and has enabled mediations to continue despite the pandemic.

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26 Jan 2021
News: JD Supra

Annoy the Mediator at Your Own Risk: Negotiation Tactics and Missteps to Avoid

26 Jan 2021

Rule number one in any mediation? Don’t tick off the mediator.

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22 Jan 2021
News: Live Law

“Nothing To Lose,” Say Lawyers Attempting Pre-Litigation Mediation

22 Jan 2021

“The biggest advantage of Mediation is that conversation/statements by Parties during mediation cannot be used against them in Court. This permits them to speak their mind without the fear of adverse consequences.”

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15 Jan 2021
News: Law.com

How to Best Navigate the Virtual Family Law Mediation Process

15 Jan 2021

Mediators from across New Jersey weigh in with tips for effective, resolution-oriented attorney-mediator relationships.

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15 Jan 2021
News: Professional Pensions

Is mediation set to become the new normal for pension disputes?

15 Jan 2021

Mediation has been under-utilised historically as a means of dispute resolution in this area. Mark Blyth and Geoff Egerton think this is going to change.

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11 Jan 2021
News: Mediate.com

Best 10 Books About Mediation Ever Written

11 Jan 2021

The mediation process is built around the main aim of preventing misunderstanding from escalating to destructive levels. The goal of Mediation is to simply resolve conflicts as favourable as possible to parties involved.

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8 Jan 2021
News: JD Supra

Mediating joint venture disputes

08 Jan 2021

Mediation has shown itself to be a powerful tool for bringing a speedy and effective end to cross-border disputes while preserving the commercial relationship between them

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5 Jan 2021
News: Law.com

Why Virtual Mediation Is Here to Stay

05 Jan 2021

The advantages of virtual mediation suggest that it will be deeply embedded in the ADR landscape long after the pandemic is over.

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3 Jan 2021
News: Law.com

The Impact of Pre-Mediation Caucuses on Efficient and Effective Mediations

03 Jan 2021

Today’s pandemic world has, by and large, interrupted the normal progression of most cases regarding when they will go on trial. As a result, mediation has assumed a more important role in the process of disposing of cases by settlement.

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1 Jan 2021
News: Mediate.com

Resolving Legal Battles, One Text Message at a Time

01 Jan 2021

While online text-message mediation may not be the right fit for every participant or every dispute, it is a viable option to help parties resolve their legal dispute, one text message at a time.

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