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Negotiation Articles
A Better Understanding of Premarital Mediation
This article discusses important conversations to have before a marriage to prevent conflict.
LGBTQ Marriage, Divorce, and the Benefits of Mediation
Even though the Supreme Court ruling was a significant legal step for LGBTQ couples, the date of marriage may still not be legally clear and thousands and thousands in legal fees could be spent only to find there is no definitive legal answer.
Can Lawyers Proficiently Mediate?
While it is true that lawyers are eminently trained in the art of negotiating by virtue of the rigors of their profession, arguably some have suggested that these skill sets and the competence achieved provide them with a sound basis to act as mediators.
Four Tips from my Difficult Discussion with Dad about Driving
Difficult Discussions are labeled difficult because they are filled with emotion and make us uncomfortable. These tips can help you show up as your best self.
Letter to our Colleagues about the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Like many mediators and other conflict professionals we share the desire to weigh in on the invasion of Ukraine and its devastating consequences for the Ukrainian people.
The Ethics of NDAs in Mediation and Arbitration
This video and article look at important NDA questions for dispute resolution professionals to consider.
[PODCAST] Reflecting on the Emotional and Psychological Dimensions of Alternative Dispute Resolution
A podcast from JAMS featuring Stephen H. Sulmeyer, J.D., Ph.D., and Hon. Lynn Duryee (Ret.) on the emotional and psychological dimensions of ADR and the impact on mediators, lawyers and all parties involved.
Reach for Humanity in Dark Times
This is an article about the war in Ukraine by Tatyana Bilyik and Lisa Parkinson with the Ukrainian Association of Family Mediators.
Can Lawyers Mediate Proficiently Based on their Training
While it is true that lawyers are eminently trained in the art of negotiating by virtue of the rigors of their profession, arguably some have suggested that these skill sets and the competence achieved provide them with a sound basis to act as mediators.
Critical Analysis of the Mediation Bill (The Other Side)
Well, we hear a lot about Mediation now a days. This is primarily for reasons emanating from the business environment which are in a way forcing the Government to do something real and fast in this space.
No Shortcuts when it Comes to Conflict
There are no shortcuts to any place worth going ~ Beverly Sills
Cookie: When Trust is Absent
This week, I follow up on the theme of communications and animals by telling a story about our other dog – Cookie- and what happens when trust is absent.
Survey Data Indicates Eviction Mediation Program Offers Procedural Justice
This article is part of a series of perspectives on eviction mediation program development that is being supported by the American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution Foundation. The AAA-ICDR’s grant is enabling RSI to expand our outreach to court ADR colleagues working in the fast-evolving eviction field, and we are tremendously grateful to the Foundation for their support.
Mediation and Insolvency, with a focus on developing countries
Contemporary international institutions focused ADRs on commercial disputes for decades, only in the last ten years mediation in insolvency cases.
Navigating the Legal System
This is the second in the series regarding self-represented people without any resources for advocates.
Assessment of the Dispute Resolution Field and Possible Steps Forward
There still is a great hunger in our community to develop idealistic, principled, innovative, and pragmatic initiatives to help people manage conflict as constructively as possible.
Do You and Your Unmarried Partner Need a Cohabitation Agreement?
More and more, I hear of couples who are choosing to live together and even have children together without ever getting married.
The Ultimate Hardball Tactic!
Russia has engaged in the ultimate hardball tactic: it invaded Ukraine.
A Hypothetical Higher Education Dispute and How a Neutral Can Help Resolve It
Imagine you are employed in the human relations department at a university. How would you handle this dispute?
Mediate.com Great Reads Book Club: Moshe Cohen on Collywobbles - How to Negotiate When Negotiating Makes You Nervous
Our February 2022 Book Club gathering was with Moshe Cohen about his book "Collywobbles: How to Negotiate When Negotiating Makes You Nervous."
The Problem of Perfection in Conflict Management
Feeling superior or negatively judging another might provide short term relief, but will damage relationships longer term.
California Divorce Mediation Checklist
This article asks What Is Important When Starting Your Divorce Case?
Five Common Mediation Mistakes That Create Obstacles to Settlement
Mediation is often a grueling and exhausting process. The right mediator should be instrumental in helping the parties reach a resolution.
‘Negotiating the Nonnegotiable’: Highlights from the March ACR-GNY Round
The Greater New York Chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution, a nonprofit organization with nine chapters nationwide dedicated to enhancing the practice and public understanding of peaceful, effective conflict resolution, held its latest monthly roundtable breakfast on the topic of negotiating in an era of discontent.