Mediation in Today's News
Federal court to pursue mediation in Richard Strauss sex abuse lawsuits
A federal court intends to mediate two pending cases against Ohio State University over its handling of abuse allegations against the late Dr. Richard Strauss. read
India: Mediation boon for judiciary, it’s not against lawyers
Explaining on the mediation process, the CJ said, it was not against the lawyers and that litigants were very much in favor of mediation and ADR. read
I’ve mediated my share of disputes. Here’s how to end the shutdown
The issues here are not as complicated as people want to make them read
14 ways to make your divorce as painless as possible, according to a therapist
Between 40 and 50% of married partners in the United States end up divorcing. Though there's no easy way to end a marriage, there are some things that can help make splitting up less terrible. read
How Mediation Can Help Your Business Avoid Going to Court
When a dispute arises it can be difficult knowing how best to resolve the problem with the minimum of disruption, time and expense. read
Trusting the Mediator—Why It Matters in Franchise and Other Disputes
In franchise disputes, lawyers and parties who search for mediators drill down on mediators’ professional backgrounds, often paying the most attention to whether potential mediators have previously represented franchisors or franchisees. read
The Singapore Convention on Mediation: Good News for Businesses
On June 26, the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) approved the final draft of the Convention on the Enforcement of International Settlement Agreements and its associated Model Law. read
Matrimonial mediation pilot program starts in Brooklyn
Brooklyn is now one of three locations in the state that will begin a presumptive matrimonial mediation pilot program in which couples seeking to get a divorce will go through a mediation session before going to court. read
Can You Teach An Old Lawyer New Tricks? A Longtime Attorney Takes A Weeklong Mediation Training
Anyone feeling a bit too comfortable in their lawyer job should take the risk and try something different — like mediation. read
Prosecutor suggests airport fix through mediation
Nez Perce County exploring ending joint-powers agreement, while city may seek greater control through a contract. read
The Journey From Bench to Arbitration and Mediation: Retooling, Not Retiring
I retired from the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas in the middle of my 23rd year on the bench and transitioned from the life of a trial judge to that of an arbitrator/mediator. read
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries Will Enter Mediation With Legislative Leaders
Workplace regulator and lawmakers seek to settle BOLI's findings of sexual harassment in the Capitol. read
Moving Mediation Forward in the UK
Nicola Crowther and Alex Rayner talk about the growing demand for mediation services across the region, and how they are helping businesses in dispute to move forward. read
Online dispute resolution program begins in CT
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) - It is the beginning of a new way to settle contract disputes without going to court. It's called online dispute resolution. read
AU: Reforms to NSWs dispute resolution scheme under way
Reforms to NSW’s workers’ compensation dispute-resolution process commenced this week, in a move set to minimise disputes by making the system simpler, clearer, and more consistent. read
Adhere to alternate dispute resolution methods: Justice Sanjeev
Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Judge High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Portfolio Judge for district Ganderbal Saturday urged the staff to adhere to alternate dispute resolution for speedy, timely and inexpensive justice. read
Comment: More mediation needed for Family Court
Four years ago major reforms to the family justice system were put in place to help parents resolve disputes without having to go to court. Mediator Keri Morris looks at how things could be improved. read
Who gets to keep the dog in a divorce?
For some people, their pet is almost like their child. ‘In most cases, the court will look into what is in the best interest of the pet, and will get in an expert to say who is in the best position to look after it. read
Online filing of claims for employment disputes activated in Singapore
Effective 7 January 2019, parties in an employment dispute in Singapore can file their claims online via the Community Justice and Tribunals System (CJTS) without having to travel to the State Courts, thanks to the launch of the Employment Claims Tribunals (ECT) Online Filing Module. read
Ontario court deems Uber’s mandatory arbitration clause ‘unconscionable’
The Ontario Court of Appeal has reversed a lower court decision in a proposed class action against Uber. The court determined that the company’s arbitration provision, which sends matters for arbitration to the Netherlands, represents an “unfair bargain” and is “unconscionable.” read
Working with both spouses to mediate a divorce proceeding
Tracy Kendel explains how mediation can be used in divorce proceedings to ensure parents can co-parent their children. read
Chief Justice Patil to inaugurate regional conference on mediation in city on Jan 12
The conference will be inaugurated by Chief Justice of Bombay High Court Justice N H Patil at 10.25 am at “Palacio Hall,” Hotel Centre Point, Ramdaspeth read
New Mediation, Ombuds Course Offered With Santa Clara County
For the first time, the class is provided for free through a request by the Board of Supervisors. read
Mediation as an Alternative to Estate Litigation
Lawyers can educe the court workload while providing voices to the parties’ positions without jeopardizing settlement positions. read
Seeking the win-win: Mediation group marks 25 years of dispute-resolution services
PETOSKEY — Rather than the outcome often seen in court-based resolutions to disputes — with one party losing the case — a Petoskey-based organization aims to help people resolve such conflicts in ways that are satisfactory to all concerned. read
Judge orders mediation in lawsuit between black farmers and seed company
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A federal judge on Thursday ordered mediation between a group of black farmers and a seed company they said targeted them and sold them bad soybean seed. read
Mediation scheduled in effort to resolve dispute over new Senators arena
OTTAWA — The three parties involved in a dispute over a plan to build a community featuring a new downtown arena for the Ottawa Senators will go to mediation to try to resolve their differences. read
Court orders mediation in Maryland desegregation case
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court has ordered a fourth attempt at mediation in a long-running dispute over the state of Maryland's treatment of its historically black colleges. read
UK (England and Wales) - A mediator should always be an expert in the subject matter in dispute
Some mediator training organisations insist that, once someone is trained in the skills and techniques of mediation, they can mediate any type of dispute without specialist knowledge of an issue. read
Canada - Who Pays the Mediator for an Ontario MVA Mandatory Mediation?
The Court declared, “The mediator is entitled to be paid now so it is only fair that who should pay be determined now.” read
Brexit Negotiated? Online Dispute Resolution will be more than an alternative
In this blog I discuss the rise of ODR (online dispute resolution). I review recent developments including a live, online Brexit negotiation, which point to a mainstream future. I conclude that ODR will become an integral part of the justice system. read
As Voting Rights Lawsuit Heads To Mediation, New Election System Likely For Lowell
Lowell is 49 percent non-white. However, the city council and the school committee have just one non-white member each. Last session, there were no minorities in either body, and a voting rights lawsuit says this is no coincidence. read
Blue Valley Trucking Terminal controversy headed to mediation
A trucking terminal controversy will be sorted out in mediation. We have been following this story closely for you, and the residents of a Boise mobile home park and the owners of a trucking company have been at odds over the construction of a new trucking terminal. read
Mediation is always worth trying, provided there is no real power imbalance in the relationship. Not only does the process save money, it helps bring the two of you to the table to talk about difficult things and find a joint solution you can both live with. read
Stratton bringing love of mediation to lieutenant governor's office
Juliana Stratton, who will take the oath of office as Illinois’ lieutenant governor on Jan. 14, hopes to bring her professional love — bringing people together to work out differences — to the new job. read
Iraqi tribes under fire over age-old mediation custom
Years of conflicts have left many Iraqi communities flush with guns, contributing to violent tribal mediation methods. read
Judge Orders Cincinnati Zoo, Gorilla Foundation To Work Out Dispute
A judge in California is directing the Cincinnati Zoo and the Gorilla Foundation to work together on a solution to their dispute over a 37-year-old gorilla named Ndume. read
Full Court Fee To Be Refunded If Case Referred To Mediation By Court Ends In Compromise Decree
The Delhi High Court on Friday that an interpretation of the statute inuring to the litigant’s benefit should be preferred. read
Mediation: an overlooked way to access justice
Instead of going straight to the court, parties in conflict have the option to take the help of a trained mediator to reach a solution that suits them best read
ICSA on farmer debt: 'Mediation is the only show in town'
Financial institutions and vulture funds have been called on to cease forced eviction and “heavy handed tactics” by the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA). read
Making The Case For Equal Pay, A Flutist Enters Mediation With The BSO
The Boston Symphony Orchestra and its principal flutist, Elizabeth Rowe, are reportedly trying to resolve Rowe’s gender discrimination lawsuit outside of the courts. read
Judge orders mandatory mediation in Mayor vs. City Council lawsuit
A judge has ordered a mandatory mediation to help settle the lawsuit filed by Mayor Sandy Stimpson against the Mobile City Council. read
Addressing Human Rights Violations With Mediation
The international human rights community is contemplating a role for mediation in redressing a subset of human rights violations. read
A Glimpse into the Future of Alternative Dispute Resolution in China
The Chinese legal system has matured dramatically in the past 10 years. ADR is also growing, with more than 300 providers doing business in China and arbitration being regularly used. read
This article focuses on the investor-state arbitration provisions in Chapter 14 of the USMCA, which represent a significant departure from the investment protections in Chapter 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). read
Australia’s new dispute resolution body registers steep increase in financial complaints
AFCA has so far experienced a rise of more than 47% in complaints received, read
Mediator works to find common ground on Washington wolves
Francine Madden and her Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit, the Center for Conservation Peacebuilding. In a city full of fascinating but oddly narrow areas of intellectual expertise, Madden’s is particularly niche: Her job is to make peace between humans who are fighting over wildlife. read
AG office seeking volunteers to mediate consumer complaints
Volunteers can mediate consumer complaints over the phone or by mail. Complaints can range from landlord-tenant issues, to car repairs and sales, to warranty issues. read
Mediation planned for Boyle teen charged in stepmom's death
Mediation is scheduled this month in the case of the Boyle County teen being tried as an adult for charges concerning the 2016 death of her stepmother. read
Mediation valuable service in criminal justice system
Mountain Mediation Services has been providing an invaluable service to Western North Carolina’s criminal justice system for more than 20 years. read
UK: The Civil Justice Council Encourages Mediation
CEDR welcomes the new report on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) from the ADR Working Group of the Civil Justice Council (CJC) of England & Wales. This report is clear in its endorsement of Alternative Dispute Resolution in general and of mediation in particular. read