News & Speeches - Singapore Mediation Centre

22 Nov 2021

News: Singapore Courts - The Judiciary

Launch of Singapore Courts website to enhance access to justice

22 Nov 2021

A first in Singapore’s history, Singapore Courts website has been developed to provide a consolidated gateway to information on the Judiciary of Singapore. The Supreme Court, the State Courts and the Family Justice Courts have came together in their efforts to enhance access to justice. The website https://www.judiciary.gov.sg is accessible from 19 November 2021.

10 Nov 2021

News: Ministry of Health

New Clinical Claims Resolution Process Established to Resolve IP Claim Disputes

10 Nov 2021

From 9 November 2021, a Clinical Claims Resolution Process (CCRP) will be established to resolve claim disputes of a clinical nature between private Integrated Shield Plan (IP) policyholders, IP insurers, medical practitioners and medical institutions

9 Nov 2021

News: Singapore Courts - The Judiciary

Establishment of Technology, Infrastructure and Construction list to manage complex technology-related, infrastructure and construction disputes

09 Nov 2021

A case placed in the TIC List will benefit from additional case management features suited to the expeditious resolution of technically complex disputes. The TIC List would enhance the dispute resolution landscape for complex disputes, and result in time and costs savings for all parties involved.

1 Nov 2021

News: Ministry of Law Singapore

Proposed Framework for Conditional Fee Agreements

01 Nov 2021

The proposed amendments will provide, for the first time in Singapore, a framework for conditional fee agreements (“CFAs”) to be entered into between lawyers and clients in selected proceedings. As a start, these include international and domestic arbitration proceedings, certain proceedings in the Singapore International Commercial Court (“SICC”), and related court and mediation proceedings.

29 Oct 2021

News: Singapore Law Watch

Justice gets a more humane face

29 Oct 2021

The SMC is trusted by disputants to appoint the mediator for their matter and to administer the mediation promptly and smoothly. With a settlement rate of 70 per cent, the SMC has not disappointed the public’s trust, and this institutional model has offered a high level of predictability to users.

8 Oct 2021

News: Law.com

Openings in Mediation—Joint Session and Beyond

08 Oct 2021

The evolution of joint sessions and opening practice in mediation reveals the true value of facilitated negotiation. While the process has changed over time, the primary goal is still the same: to set the stage for a positive experience that results in a resolution.

7 Oct 2021

News: Lexology

Business Mediation – Why Opt for Mediation in Business

07 Oct 2021

In the mediation process, there are no winners and no losers, since it is intended to lead to an agreeable resolution of the dispute, whatever its nature, with the participants themselves retaining the power over the process.

1 Oct 2021

News: Mondaq

To Skip Or Not To Skip The Opening Statement In Mediation

01 Oct 2021

Taking a pass is an easy out. However, does that make it a good idea? Should it be the rule, rather than the exception? Is forgoing the opening statement in the client’s best interests?

30 Sep 2021

News: Foreign Minister

Australia signs the Singapore Convention on Mediation

30 Sep 2021

The Australian Government has reinforced its commitment to mediation as a method of international commercial dispute resolution with the signing of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, also known as the Singapore Convention.

20 Sep 2021

News: Mediate.com

Mediate.com Online Mediation Practice and Ethical Standards Adopted

20 Sep 2021

Online Mediation providers must treat all parties impartially and in line with due process, without bias or benefits for or against individuals, groups, or entities.

14 Sep 2021

News: The Straits Times

Mediation a ‘first, necessary’ step to tackle workplace discrimination, even with new laws on horizon: Koh Poh Koon

14 Sep 2021

About two-thirds of reported cases of workplace discrimination are not substantiated, and the majority of these are misunderstandings that are subsequently clarified and not pursued further by either party.

7 Sep 2021

News: The Straits Times

Singapore Convention on Mediation more important amid Covid-19 pandemic: Shanmugam

07 Sep 2021

There is even greater need for a good dispute resolution mechanism now, with the Covid-19 pandemic, rising geopolitical tensions and trade protectionism issues leading to more disputes, said Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam.

6 Sep 2021

News: Who's Who Legal

Mediation: A Golden Age?

06 Sep 2021

Michel Kallipetis explores innovative and novel approaches to mediation around the world to answer the question: is this the golden age of mediation?

19 Aug 2021

News: JD Supra

The Future of Mediation by Video Conference

19 Aug 2021

There are two significant ways in which mediation by video conference will change construction law and both are a function of removing the need to travel.

16 Aug 2021

News: JD Supra

The Significance of Nonverbal Communication in Mediation and Arbitration

16 Aug 2021

Nonverbal communication may impact participants’ thoughts and emotions in a mediation or arbitration and should be considered when evaluating communication feedback during these sessions.

6 Aug 2021

News: JD Supra

Five Easy Ways to Fail at Mediation

06 Aug 2021

There are lessons to be learned about how not to settle. Here are the top 5 ways to fail (in no particular order).

4 Aug 2021

News: JD Supra

[Podcast] JAMS Neutrals Discuss the Use of Mediation in Bankruptcy Cases

04 Aug 2021

In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Judge Joan Feeney and Judge Phillip Shefferly share their thoughts on why mediation is a good tool to resolve bankruptcy disputes.

30 Jul 2021

News: JD Supra

Bracketology: Using Conditional Offers To Settle Your Case at Mediation

30 Jul 2021

A bracketed proposal is a conditional offer in which a party proposes, “I will move to X, but only if you move to Y.” This allows the proposing party to show it is willing to advance the negotiation, perhaps with an uncomfortably large move, without committing to the number unless the gesture is reciprocated.

26 Jul 2021

News: Mediate.com

Mediation and Lawyers

26 Jul 2021

Ultimately, the decision to consult with a lawyer is an individual decision that each party should make.

26 Jul 2021

News: Lexology

Alternative Dispute Resolution: The Way Forward for Commercial Disputes

26 Jul 2021

Disputes are unavoidable but can be managed and resolved via various techniques.

22 Jul 2021

News: The Week

Mediation an important conflict resolution mechanism: CJI N.V. Ramana

22 Jul 2021

This mechanism will continue to grow in relevance in the future, says CJI.

20 Jul 2021

News: Connected to India

Chief Justices of India, Singapore feature in virtual mediation summit

20 Jul 2021

The inaugural India – Singapore Mediation Summit (ISMS2021) featured the Chief Justice of India and the Chief Justice of Singapore, among other luminaries, who took the stage to share their views on mediation as an increasingly relevant method of civil and commercial dispute resolution in these difficult times.

19 Jul 2021

News: Mediate.com

Mediation Briefs and Preparation

19 Jul 2021

Why do mediators request briefs from the parties? No- it is not just to learn about the case. Their more important function is to force the parties to think and analyze their case; to give some thought about the strengths and weaknesses of their respective cases and consequently, their position on settlement.

19 Jul 2021

News: The Straits Times

Assurance of compliance vital in mediation, says Edwin Tong

19 Jul 2021

UN treaty makes enforcement of pacts easier; he also cites potential for more S’pore-India tie-ups in mediation

19 Jul 2021

Law.com

Strategy Moving Forward: Post-COVID-19 Advice for Mediations

19 Jul 2021

Mediations simply will not be successful unless the mediator knows almost as much about the case as you do. Mediators cannot be convincing unless they have a deep knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of both sides.

15 Jul 2021

News: Mondaq

What Is Mediation And Why Mediate?

15 Jul 2021

Mediation can be a useful tool when parties want to get to a resolution more quickly and less expensively than can be provided by the litigation track

12 Jul 2021

News: The Mail & Guardian

Mediation is an effective tool for conflict resolution

12 Jul 2021

Mediation is the intervention in a negotiation or conflict of an acceptable third party with limited or no authoritative decision-making power but who assists the parties in voluntarily reaching a mutually acceptable settlement.

10 Jul 2021

News: Live Law

Mediation Setting Should Balance Social Power

10 Jul 2021

Mediation has the potential to be one of the avenues through which social justice can be achieved provided it resorts to balancing the social power in the mediation setting and does not promote a culture of impunity.

7 Jul 2021

News: Lexology

Trusts, Wills and Probate Mediation – A Mediator’s View

07 Jul 2021

In this podcast, CEDR spoke to experienced Trust, Wills and Probate Mediator Nick Pearson about the challenges involved in mediating these cases, key practical considerations for lawyers and parties and how to achieve better and more sustainable outcomes.

6 Jul 2021

News: Lexology

Future cities series: mediation as a standard element of infrastructure disputes

06 Jul 2021

One of the reasons for the halt in construction is that the parties have fallen out regarding the performance of their obligations under the shareholders’ agreement, and your company is facing a potential breach of contract claim from its joint venture partner.

30 Jun 2021

News: Mediate.com

Battling Burnout: Mental Health and Self-Care in Mediation

30 Jun 2021

How does a mediator sustain an uncertain career in a field where he/she is entrusted by the business community and civil society to deliver a seamless service, with unwavering efficiency and professionalism? The answer is Self-Care.

30 Jun 2021

News: Mediate.com

Co-Mediation in A Volunteer Co-Mediation Process. Some Simple Ideas

30 Jun 2021

Mediation is a human, not mechanistic process. As practitioners who are intervening in human systems, we use our “self” to do what we do. Our self is the instrument and the greater our knowledge of ourselves in relationship to others, the more successful we will be.

29 Jun 2021

News: Lexology

Pulling the Trigger on an SOP Adjudication? It’s Fly by Wire, not Fire & Forget

29 Jun 2021

As with many dispute mechanisms, “pulling the trigger” on an SOP Adjudication is also firing the starting gun for what is generally, and particularly in SOP’s case, a short race to prepare for a hearing. SOP Adjudication is, deliberately and necessarily, a fast-track process, with the emphasis on obtaining a quick decision.

28 Jun 2021

News: Mediate.com

The Remarkable (And Often Very Surprising) Benefits of Virtual Mediation

28 Jun 2021

As mediators become more versatile mediating online, the effectiveness of virtual mediation will continue to likely increase.

28 Jun 2021

News: Lexology

The Rise of Global Mediation: A New Treaty Portends Growth

28 Jun 2021

The global rise of mediation as an effective mechanism for resolving complex disputes will continue to grow thanks to a new treaty that establishes a global framework for enforcement of settlement agreements resulting from mediation.

23 Jun 2021

News: Lexology

Brazil signs the Singapore Convention on Mediation

23 Jun 2021

On 4 June 2021, Brazil signed the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements resulting from Mediation, also known as the “Singapore Convention on Mediation” (the “Singapore Convention”).

18 Jun 2021

News: Lexology

Brackets belong in basketball, not mediation

18 Jun 2021

Just like in basketball, mediations have moments of “hang time” – that point where everything is in the air, suspended. In basketball, hang time usually means a slam dunk is about to happen; for mediations, though, this can become a slam funk.

15 Jun 2021

News: The Straits Times

Former Supreme Court judge Goh Joon Seng dies, aged 86

15 Jun 2021

Former Supreme Court judge Goh Joon Seng, who had served on Singapore’s Council of Presidential Advisers (CPA) for more than a decade, died of cancer on Tuesday afternoon (June 15).

7 Jun 2021

News: Mediate.com

Diversity at the Mediation Table – how do we get there?

07 Jun 2021

It is not always automatically bad if the parties at the mediation table are not diverse, because it might for example just be coincidence. It is problematic however, if diversity was hindered and people faced disproportionate or intentional obstacles to keep them away from the table.

7 Jun 2021

News: JD Supra

International Mediation: The New Mode of the Future?

07 Jun 2021

One area of innovation is the continued development and adoption of the Singapore Convention on Mediation (“Singapore Convention”), which if ratified more widely in the coming years will provide an enforceable framework for international mediation.

6 Jun 2021

News: Global Compliance News

Asia Pacific: The Future of Disputes: Asia Pacific

06 Jun 2021

In Asia Pacific, we have already witnessed changes in the judicial systems to adapt to the new “norm.” While the circumstances present many challenges, there are also considerable opportunities for those who are set to renew and reinvent. What, then, does this mean for the future of disputes?

4 Jun 2021

News: JD Supra

The Importance of Empathy and Effective Listening in Arbitration and Mediation

04 Jun 2021

Regarding communications in arbitrations and mediations, a neutral who interacts with litigants from different backgrounds may wish to establish common ground, emphasize similarities, and establish empathy to help the litigants feel more comfortable in the exchange.

2 Jun 2021

News: Law.com

Mediation: Nothing To Lose and So Much To Gain

02 Jun 2021

Mediators do not render decisions but rather work to draw parties together by eliminating obstacles to communication and guiding the process away from confrontation and towards reconciliation.

31 May 2021

News: Times of Malta

Mediation: the solution

31 May 2021

Mediation can be described as a process which leads to the resolution of a dispute through the agreement of the parties with the assistance of a neutral third party, but without the involvement of a judge or arbitrator.

31 May 2021

News: Mediate.com

Virtual Interpersonal Community Mediation: NAFCM Think Tank Report

31 May 2021

Community mediation centers (CMCs) are participant-focused and have been providing both face-to-face and virtual mediation sessions for decades to meet participants’ needs.

28 May 2021

News: JD Supra

How Important Is The Mediation To Your Client?

28 May 2021

Mediation has become so routine for many of us, we too often forget that it’s not just another day for our clients.

27 May 2021

News: Mediate.com

A Mediator’s Reflection on Meditation

27 May 2021

Mediators use different communication skills to help disputing parties regulate their emotions and reactions. In deescalating a conflict, a mediator helps parties calm down, rethink and respond.

25 May 2021

News: JD Supra

The Importance of Adding a Mediation Provision to Representations and Warranties Policies

25 May 2021

Many of the insurers lacked the information they needed to obtain the necessary authority to settle the claim, and many of the policyholders viewed the insurers’ requests for information as excessive or unnecessary, thereby casting a pall over the mediation process.

24 May 2021

News: Pinsent Masons

Further evolution of remote mediation expected post-pandemic

24 May 2021

A change in mindset about the way we approach dispute resolution methods will be one of the legacies of the Covid-19 pandemic, with remote mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) expected to be here to stay.

19 May 2021

News: Mediate.com

Mediation and Access to Justice for All: The Case of Unrepresented Parties

19 May 2021

Legal systems round the globe are grounded in the rule of law and in theory, justice is available readily and equally to all. In practice, however, access to justice is easier for some than for others, and for those unable to afford legal services, justice may be difficult to obtain.

18 May 2021

News: Singapore Academy of Law (SAL)

How to make divorces less acrimonious

18 May 2021

An “amicable divorce” option would allow couples to mutually agree to file for a divorce without needing to state the reason why the marriage has failed.

17 May 2021

News: JD Supra

Mediate, Not Litigate

17 May 2021

There are five key reasons why attorneys should urge clients, and opposing counsel, to attempt to settle matters before proceeding with litigation:

17 May 2021

News: The International Comparative Legal Guides

LIDW21: The prospect of international co-operation in Covid disputes

17 May 2021

A discussion on government guidelines regarding international co-operation and resolving disputes in the face of, and following the Covid-19 pandemic, was held on the fourth day of London International Disputes Week.

14 May 2021

News: Lexology

Avoiding tragedy in mediation

14 May 2021

Mediation openings should be as thought out and well-planned as opening statements in the trial, but without aggressive, trial-level advocacy.

6 May 2021

News: JD Supra

Virtual ADR: Life After Lockdown

06 May 2021

In the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) profession —arbitration and mediation – technology has played an indispensable part of our work lives this past year – the open question is: what role will it play in the future?

5 May 2021

News: JD Supra

Preparing Clients for Productive Mediations

05 May 2021

All the stages of a mediation—introduction, discussion of the merits, the initial demand, the bargaining and negotiation—are necessary for resolution.

21 Apr 2021

News: Lexology

Can virtual mediations really work?

21 Apr 2021

With preparation, training and education, most of the difficulties associated with virtual mediations may be overcome and the benefits can far outweigh those challenges.

19 Apr 2021

News: Mediate.com

The History of Mediation and Why It Is Still in Use Today

19 Apr 2021

The effectiveness of a mediator depends on the willingness of both sides to reach common ground. So, a mediator’s job is not to judge but to observe and quell tensions.

18 Apr 2021

News: Lexology

Mandatory Mediation: An obstacle to access to justice?

18 Apr 2021

Mediation is essentially a dispute resolution method; and an ancient institution throughout the history of mankind that is traditionally recognized in almost all societies.

16 Apr 2021

News: JD Supra

Multi-tiered dispute resolution: the use of conciliation

16 Apr 2021

In the UK, disputes in the construction industry are rarely resolved through conciliation, with parties preferring recourse to adjudication, mediation, litigation or arbitration. However, a recent Australian case highlights that in other jurisdictions, the idea of conciliation is more prevalent.

16 Apr 2021

News: JD Supra

[Podcast] Where Do We Go From Here? The Future of Virtual ADR

16 Apr 2021

A podcast from JAMS featuring Hon. Rebecca Westerfield (Ret.) and Scott J. Silverman (Retired Judge, Eleventh Judicial Circuit) on their experiences in virtual alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and their views on the future of the industry

14 Apr 2021

News: JD Supra

International Patent Litigation and Mediation – A neutral’s view from Europe

14 Apr 2021

Mediation is not used as often as it should be to resolve international patent litigation.

14 Apr 2021

News: Singapore Academy of Law

Asst. Prof Dorcas Quek Anderson: We Can’t Ignore Ethics In Mediation

14 Apr 2021

Why it’s more urgent than ever we have a conversation about mediation ethics.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.