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I heard the term conflict transformation for the first time a few months ago, in a small committee meeting connected to my...

Most of us shy away from conflict, doing everything in our power to avoid it. However, living a life free...

In this round of Arbitration Tips-N-Tools, Professor Amy Schmitz asks some of the leading arbitration practitioners about obtaining discovery in...

This article first appeared on HSF Arbitration Notes, here. The updated DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Rules 2021 (“2021 Rules”) entered into force...

Before determining any processes in a two-step mediation and arbitration (med-arb), start with contemplating whether it is a good idea...

Mediation and Business Consulting by Kathleen Kauth.No matter what the issue, it seems that it only takes 1-2 episodes to...

In this round of Arbitration Tips-N-Tools (TNT), Professor Amy Schmitz asks some of the leading arbitration practitioners about filing arbitration...

In an expansive recent ruling, the California Court of Appeal in Brown v. TGS Management Co., LLC reversed a judgment confirming an...

As an extraordinary year draws to a close and a brighter one (hopefully) beckons, we consider whether the compromises and...

This article first appeared on Herbert Smith Freehills Arbitration Notes, here. Herbert Smith Freehills has issued the latest edition of its...

This article first appeared on the Securities Arbitration Alert (SAA) blog, here. The SEC has approved a FINRA proposal increasing...

This article first appeared on Urbas Arbitral, here. In North Pacific Properties Ltd v. Bethel United Churches of Jesus Christ Apostolic...

As the COVID-19 pandemic has moved international arbitration online, the importance of case management platforms has come into a clearer...

This article first appeared on the Securities Arbitration Alert (SAA) Blog, here. A financial adviser who noted his continued objections...

Mediate.com's 25th Anniversary 20/20 Conference This article reviews the key ideas from the 20/20 Conference, celebrating Mediate.com's 25th anniversary. Conference...

The University of Akron devised a plan to layoff/fire 100 unionized faculty members (including tenured) which the union representative challenged. ...

This article was first published on the Securities Arbitration Alert (SAA) blog, here. As we expected, arbitration came up at...

This article first appeared on the Herbert Smith Freehills Arbitration Notes, here. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has released...

Yesterday, the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit rejected vacatur of two arbitration awards for alleged “evident partiality,”...

This article was first published in the SAA Blog, here. SCOTUS is being asked to take up whether to let...

On 19 August 2002, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals gave the latest guidance in the long-running dispute regarding the...

Recent years have not been kind to the public perception of arbitration, particularly arbitration involving consumer and employment disputes. Most...

One of the discernable impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on arbitration has been the exponential rise of virtual hearings. By...

From the Accord3.0 blog. What is social equity and how can it relate to our work as mediators and facilitators?...

Blog was guest written by Emma Hartman, Pollack Peacebuilding by Jeremy PollackLa Cantera Resort and Spa is in hot water...

This video is presented as part of Mediate.com's 25th Anniversary Conference at www.mediate.com/Mediation2020.Access all Carrie Menkel-Meadow videos here. Carrie Menkel-Meadow...

Disputing Blog by Karl Bayer, Victoria VanBuren, and Holly HayesRetail giant Amazon has reportedly asked a Washington federal court to...

Arbitration Blog‘By putting i ts head in the sand, the ostrich can see no problems, and if it can’t see...

Mediation is evolving.  It should -- as many have stated in these columns -- remain connected to its roots in...

In celebration of  its 20th year, Mediate.com has challenged us to think about the future.  Where should the field be...