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So, You Want to Be a Mediator: How to Start a Mediation Practice

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

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Personality Types: Recognizing and Handling Six Different Types of Participants at Mediation

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

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Making Arbitration More Efficient Is the Responsibility of All Participants

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The arbitral procedure shall provide a fair and efficient process for resolving a dispute, and it should be conducted in a manner that avoids unnecessary delays and expenses. However, users of both domestic and international...more

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[Podcast] Utilizing Co-Mediation - Bringing Together Multiple Perspectives to Reach Effective Settlements

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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

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The Mediator as a Bridge

Years ago, the court appointed a wise and productive mediator who had been a country lawyer, a prosecutor, and a judge to a case of mine. I was an attorney, and my client was a seasoned and successful old farmer, who had sold...more

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How Mediation and Arbitration Can Be Effective Alternatives to Traditional Litigation

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Litigation can be a costly and resource-intensive endeavor, particularly when the disputes at hand are complex in nature. For clients who are new to the litigation process, it is not unusual to find the various stages and...more

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[PODCAST] JAMS Neutrals Discuss How Austin’s Growth is Shaping Dispute Resolution - Understanding the Evolving Legal Landscape in...

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In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Tracy W. McCormack, Esq., and Karl Bayer discuss how the legal and business needs have evolved in Austin, Texas, as it remains one of the fastest growing cities in the country. To set the stage,...more

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[Event] General Civil Mediation Training and Practicum - March 20th - 23rd, Atlanta, GA

Advance your mediation career with the highest level of training at our General Civil Mediation Training from March 20-23, 2025, at Miles' Atlanta Resolution Center! This in-person program, approved by the Georgia Office...more

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Mediating False Claims Act Cases: Issues for Attorneys to Keep in Mind

When I started practicing law in 1981, I focused on labor and employment law. My practice involved management and union matters such as unfair labor practice charges and breaches of collective bargaining agreements. As a...more

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Could Everything Be Alright Without Me Knowing? The State of Professionalism Among Attorneys

Ah, “professionalism.” You know, it’s that thing you always get confused with “ethics” when you’re scrambling to get your continuing legal education requirements at the end of the year. You seem to recall that one is more...more

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Do We Have an Agreement? Don’t Forget the Terms!

A common definition of mediation is a process with an impartial neutral who assists the parties in resolving a dispute. In most civil litigation mediations, the goal is a final settlement agreement. Mediators conclude a...more

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Walking a Minute in Your Adversary’s Shoes: Addressing The Issue of “Naïve Realism” at Mediation

By Glenn Hutchison and David Matthews   Conflict occurs when two parties have differing perspectives on a matter of importance and each of them believes that his or her own view is correct. As research has shown, humans...more

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AI’s Double-Edged Role in Dispute Resolution

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Recently practitioners, scholars and enthusiasts of alternative dispute resolution gathered—virtually and in person—at a JAMS Resolution Center to examine one of the most pressing and intriguing questions in the field: What...more

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Arbitration World: The Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation

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Peter Morton (London) is joined by Paul Jebely, the Founder and Chairperson of the Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation (HCAA), to discuss the origin and aims of the HCAA and some of the key features of arbitration under...more

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[PODCAST] Hon. Nancy Holtz (Ret.) Discusses Timing Strategies in Construction Mediations on ABA Podcast

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In episode 40 of the ABA Construction Law Today podcast, Hon. Nancy Holtz (Ret.), a Boston-based JAMS neutral, explores the critical role of timing in achieving optimal outcomes during construction mediations. Drawing on her...more

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[PODCAST] Staying Ahead of the Curve With AI-Related Disputes: Tailored Approaches in a Rapidly Evolving Legal Environment

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In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Jackson Lucky (Ret.); Dr. Ryan Abbott, M.D., Esq., FCIArb.; and Daniel B. Garrie, Esq., discuss how the future of legal disputes is evolving in response to advancing artificial intelligence...more

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Six Important Lessons from My First Year as a Full-time Mediator

A year or so ago, I became a full-time mediator. While mediation had been a routine component of my 35-plus years as a trial lawyer, conducting mediations as the mediator is a strikingly different role and has taught me some...more

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Should You Mediate Your Divorce?

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The decisions that need to be made in a divorce have far-reaching consequences, not just for the parties but for their entire family. The outcome of a divorce can impact both childhoods and old age, two of the most vulnerable...more

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Pioneering Dispute Resolution: The New JAMS AI Rules

As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in our daily lives, disputes involving this complex technology are on the rise. Stakeholders in disputes involving AI are particularly concerned about confidentiality of system...more

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Bridge the Communication Gap: The Benefits of Having (and Being) a Bilingual Mediator

According to the U.S. Census, the number of people in this country who speak a language other than English at home has tripled in the last four decades. Now nearly 70 million people speak a language other than English at...more

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Employment Law Now VIII-156 - The Art, Skill, and Strategy of Mediation

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Michael Schmidt is joined by Jason Marsili of Marsili Mediation to discuss the often over-looked art and skill involved with mediation, and the important considerations for employers when determining whether, when, and why to...more

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Proper Mediation Preparation

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Mediation is a voluntary process where parties jointly select a neutral third-party facilitator to help reach settlement agreements for all or some of the issues in their divorce proceeding. The mediator is a private party...more

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TortsCenter Podcast | Episode 7 | Fair Game: Diving into Sports ADR

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In this episode of the TortsCenter Podcast, hosts Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn talk with independent arbitrator and mediator Danielle Menitove about the world of sports arbitration. As co-chairs of the NYSBA’s...more

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Can AI Replace Human Mediators? Groundbreaking Study Reveals Surprising Results

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a tool for automating mundane tasks—it’s now stepping into arenas traditionally dominated by human judgment and empathy. One of the most intriguing applications of AI is in dispute...more

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Multiparty Mediations: Strategies for Success

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Construction projects are often complex, involving many parties, materials and systems. Likewise, many construction-related disputes are complex because they involve multiple parties as well as complex technical and legal...more

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