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ICT for Peacebuilding

ICT for Peacebuilding

Exploring the use of technology for conflict transformation, focusing on the use of information communications technology (ICT) for peacebuilding. From Sanjana Hattotuwa.

http://ict4peace.wordpress.com
  • May 9

    Safety tips and security guidelines for Facebook

    Safety tips and security guidelines for Facebook
    Given the vituperative pushback of the BBS online against those who participated in the vigil in Colombo a few weeks ago, immediate measures to secure content posted on to web based social media platforms are essential to protect one’s…
  • May 9

    New media and citizen journalism: The case of Groundview

    New media and citizen journalism: The case of Groundview
    Presented the work I had done with Groundviews to a group of activists from South Asia recently, noting that using social media platforms on the web, combined with mobiles, it is increasingly possible to bear witness to and report on…
  • Mar 16

    Pitfalls of privacy online

    Pitfalls of privacy online
    The Ceylon Today newspaper quotes me in what is becoming a familiar story – identity theft and the unauthorised use of photos posted to various online social media fora for nefarious activities. Women and Media Collective‘s Sepali…
Rank this Week: 41

The Ombuds Blog

The Ombuds Blog

Features news and Information for and about organizational ombuds. By Tom Kosakowski.

http://ombuds-blog.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

    IOA Offers Ombuds Training in Phoenix

    IOA Offers Ombuds Training in Phoenix
    The International Ombudsman Association presents several training sessions for new and experienced Ombuds in Phoenix, Arizona on July 8 through 12, 2013. The programs include "Foundations of Organizational Ombudsman Practice," "The Next Step…
  • May 21

    Job Posting: Beacon Health Strategie

    Job Posting: Beacon Health Strategie
    The managed behavioral health organization is hiring an Ombudsperson to provide confidential, neutral assistance to members in Woburn, MA. "The Ombudsperson advocates for fairness, serves as a source of information and support, acts as a…
  • May 21

    Update on May Meeting of Arizona Ombud

    Update on May Meeting of Arizona Ombud
    On Thursday, May 16, 2013, twenty-four Ombudsman throughout the State of Arizona gathered for a “brown bag” lunch meeting hosted by Apollo Group’s Office of Ombuds Services.  The meeting agenda included networking, IOA…
Rank this Week: 50

ADR Times

ADR Times

Covers alternative dispute resolution issues.

http://www.adrtimes.com/
  • May 15

    Reasons Why Mediation Could Fail

    Reasons Why Mediation Could Fail
    There is no magic formula to guarantee that mediation will successfully resolve a workplace conflict. Anna Shields, director at Consensio, sets out some realistic expectations for mediation users and sponsors by highlighting the common…
  • May 15

    Oregon's Foreclosure Mediation Law

    Oregon's Foreclosure Mediation Law
    Big changes are taking place suggesting that large national loan servicers could exploit an exemption in the foreclosure mediation law Oregon lawmakers are currently debating intended for local banks and credit unions: “This…
  • May 14

    Why Mediation Works to Resolve Franchise Dispute

    Why Mediation Works to Resolve Franchise Dispute
    Mediation is frequently used in resolving disputes: “Mediation to resolve franchise disputes has been a core component of the Franchising Code of Conduct since its introduction, and yet it still draws criticism from time to time among…
Rank this Week: 195

Disputing

Disputing

Discusses articles, court cases, legislation, and news relating to alternative dispute resolution with particular focus on Texas. By Karl Bayer, Victoria VanBuren, and Holly Hayes.

http://www.karlbayer.com/blog
  • May 22

    NADN Announces Partnership With DRI and AAJ

    NADN Announces Partnership With DRI and AAJ
    This week, the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) announced a partnership with DRI - The Voice of The Defense Bar and the American Association for Justice (AAJ).
  • May 20

    Amazon.com Asks Federal Judge to Compel Third-Party Seller Dispute to Arbitration

    Amazon.com Asks Federal Judge to Compel Third-Party Seller Dispute to Arbitration
    Seattle, Washington-based Amazon.com has reportedly asked a U.S. District Court to compel a lawsuit filed by two individuals who formerly sold third-party items using the website to arbitration.
  • May 16

    26th Annual Technology Law Conference: May 23-24, 2013

    26th Annual Technology Law Conference: May 23-24, 2013
    Mark your calendars! Disputing’s own Karl Bayer will be presenting on the mediation of technology disputes at the University of Texas’ 26th Annual Technology Law Conference. The conference will be held next Thursday and Friday…
Rank this Week: 246

Settle It Now Negotiation Blog

Settle It Now Negotiation Blog

Covers mediation, negotiation and settlement. By Victoria Pynchon.

http://www.negotiationlawblog.com/
  • May 19

    What Are Your Super Powers And What Are You Waiting For?

    What Are Your Super Powers And What Are You Waiting For?
    I just spent the weekend with a group of incredibly engaged, brilliant and successful women lawyers at the Vail Sebastian Hotel where I keynoted the annual Conference of the Colorado Womens Bar Association. Four questions stirred the…
  • May 15

    'Use My Name' Is All You Need to Know About Sponsorship

    'Use My Name' Is All You Need to Know About Sponsorship
    “Use my name.” Those three words are all you need to know about sponsorship and networking. You put your skin into someone else’s game. You do not use these words lightly. Your reputation rests on the quality of your…
  • May 15

    Gotham Gal Goes All In For National Girlfriends' Networking Day

    Gotham Gal Goes All In For National Girlfriends' Networking Day
    First off I just love the name.   National Girlfriends Networking Day is a nationwide celebration of making connections.  Events take place around the country on June 4th [live streaming] three amazing women; Lesley Jane Seyour the…
Rank this Week: 249

Workplace Dignity: Where Dignity…

Workplace Dignity: Where Dignity and Respect in the Workplace Reigns Supreme

Covers employment law, human resources best practices, and how to use alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms to help ensure a happy and productive workforce. By Kendall Isaac.

http://www.workplacedignity.com/employment-law-and-dispute-resolution-blog.html
Rank this Week: 463

ADR Prof Blog

ADR Prof Blog

By Professors Andrea Schneider, Nancy Welsh, Michael Moffitt and Sarah Rudolph Cole.

http://www.indisputably.org
  • May 21

    Call for Papers – Psychology and Lawyering: Coalescing the Field

    Call for Papers – Psychology and Lawyering: Coalescing the Field
    From Jean Sternlight via the list serv.  The conference is planned for Friday February 21 and Saturday Feb. 22, 2014. ————————- In recent years both academics and practitioners have…
  • May 17

    Schwab removes class action waiver from customer agreement

    Schwab removes class action waiver from customer agreement
    Responding to substantial pressure from regulators and the investing public, the brokerage firm Charles Schwab reversed itself and eliminated the class action waiver clause from its pre-dispute arbitration clause in its customer account…
  • May 12

    Was OJ Simpson’s Lawyer Ineffective?

    Was OJ Simpson’s Lawyer Ineffective?
    OJ Simpson will be back in court this week in Las Vegas bringing an appeal from his 2008 armed robbery and kidnapping conviction in 2008.  He has apparently filed, through his new lawyer, a 94-page petition for a new trial—which…
Rank this Week: 513

Indiana Family Lawyer Blog

Indiana Family Lawyer Blog

Covers adoption, family law, surrogacy and mediation. By Harden Jackson LLC.

http://www.indianafamilylawyerblog.com/
  • May 21

    Questions to consider when using a surrogate - Part 2 of 2

    Questions to consider when using a surrogate - Part 2 of 2
    This is part two of a two-part series on surrogacy considerations.Surrogacy can be an extraordinary gift to help an individual or couples build their family. However, it is best if some security measures be employed to ensure that all parties…
  • May 16

    My Cheating Spouse: What Impact Does Infidelity Have on Divorce?

    My Cheating Spouse: What Impact Does Infidelity Have on Divorce?
    By: Clarissa Finnell Almost every meeting with a new divorce client starts with a recitation of all the reasons that the parties are getting divorced. High on that list is infidelity. Clients will provide me with loads and loads of…
  • May 14

    Questions to consider when using a surrogate - Part 1

    Questions to consider when using a surrogate - Part 1
    Surrogacy can be an extraordinary gift to help an individual or couples build their family. However, it is best if some security measures be employed to ensure that all parties have a positive experience. There are many issues to consider…
Rank this Week: 610

Practical Academic

Practical Academic

Covers the developments in arbitration and contract law in India and elsewhere.

http://www.practicalacademic.blogspot.com/
  • Apr 24

    Basic Structure Doctrine - 40th year

    Basic Structure Doctrine - 40th year
    Today marks the 40th year of Basic Structure Doctrine. The Hindu carries a write up by Arvind P. Datar. Bar and Bench had published an interview of Sri. Keshavanda Bharti a year back. 
  • Apr 21

    NLSIR Symposium: Mapping the Future of Commercial Arbitration in India

    NLSIR Symposium: Mapping the Future of Commercial Arbitration in India
    Symposium Announcement from NLSIR:The National Law School of India Review (NLSIR) - the flagship journal of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore is pleased to announce the VIth NLSIR Symposium on “Mapping the…
  • Apr 18

    Pot Calling the Kettle Black- An aside on Bhullar

    Pot Calling the Kettle Black- An aside on Bhullar
    Bhullar has been in focus recently for different reasons. Effect of delay in execution of capital punishment, pardoning power of the President and Governor, judicial review of the order of the President/Governor, being the prominent aspects.…
Rank this Week: 719

Arbitration Matters

Arbitration Matters

Covers recent developments in labor arbitration. By John H. Curley.

http://arbitrationmatters.blogspot.com/
  • May 19

    Termination of Union business agent for misuse of confidential information upheld

    Termination of Union business agent for misuse of confidential information upheld
    Grievant was employed by the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees, the Union representing state employees, as a business agent. She was also a member of OPEIU Local 12, the Union representing the MAPE staff. OPEIU and MAPE were…
  • May 12

    NLRB Defers to Arbitrator's award despite limited remedy

    NLRB Defers to Arbitrator's award despite limited remedy
    NLRB Acting General Counsel Lafe Solomon has announced his intent to ask the Board to revise its standards for deferring to arbitrators' awards in cases alleging unlawful discrimination because of an employee's union or other protected…
  • May 5

    Mayor improperly interfered with discipline of Fire Captain

    Mayor improperly interfered with discipline of Fire Captain
    Arbitrator Mark Lurie has issued a decision sustaining a grievance filed by a Fire Captain over his demotion to firefighter. Miami-Dade Fire Captain Brian Beckmann authored a Facebook post concerning the Trayvon Martin case. The post was…
Rank this Week: 811

ADR Law Texas

ADR Law Texas

Covers news, developments, appellate court decisions and supreme court case law addressing issues of arbitration, mediation, and other means of nonjudicial conflict resolution and settlement. By Wolfgang Demino.

http://texas-arbitration-case-law.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 19

    Trial court order compelling arbitration not immediately appealable

    Trial court order compelling arbitration not immediately appealable
    Can an order compelling arbitration signed by a trial judge be challenged in an immediate appeal so as to avoid the need to arbitrate? Generally no. Arbitration is favored. An order denying arbitration is a different matter. Texas…
  • Mar 15

    When should a motion to compel arbitration be granted, when not?

    When should a motion to compel arbitration be granted, when not?
    General principles of determining arbitrability as articulated by the Corpus Christi Court of Appeals in a recent appellate opinion. STANDARD OF REVIEW AND APPLICABLE LAW "We review a trial court's denial on a motion to compel arbitration…
  • Mar 11

    Undue delay renders mandamus relief unavailable

    Undue delay renders mandamus relief unavailable
    Due diligence is required in seeking mandamus relief. That alone will not guarantee success, of course; but if you wait too long before deciding to complain about the trial court judge in the court of appeals, you may as well forget it. PER…
Rank this Week: 824

FamilyCraft: The Private Practice…

FamilyCraft: The Private Practice of Family & Divorce Mediation

Covers the intrapersonal and the professional/technical world of being a family mediator. By Lawrence F. King.

http://coloradodivorcemediation.com/blog/mediation/index.htm
  • Apr 23

    Empathy, Anger & Sorrow (Erasing the Lines in the Sand)

    Empathy, Anger & Sorrow (Erasing the Lines in the Sand)
    In discussing disappointment's natural place in the landscape of life, psychotherapist Michael Miller, Ph.D., recently wrote in a popular magazine's feature article:Empathy helps turn anger into sorrow. When sorrow becomes mutual, it begins…
  • Dec 4

    Acclaim for Our Divorce Law & Mediation Blogs and Website

    Acclaim for Our Divorce Law & Mediation Blogs and Website
    Fellow attorney-mediator Diane Levin of Boston has kindly reviewed our new blogs (this family mediation blog, and our companion Colorado DivorcePoint! divorce law blog).
  • Oct 31

    Good Fences In Co-Parenting Plan Mediation

    Good Fences In Co-Parenting Plan Mediation
    In his epic poem about a Vermont apple orchard, “The Mending Wall”, Robert Frost puzzled over the timeless proverbGood fences make good neighbors.
Rank this Week: 1069

Dispute Resolution in Germany

Dispute Resolution in Germany

Covers litigation, arbitration and mediation in Germany. By Peter Bert.

http://www.disputeresolutiongermany.com/
  • May 16

    Porsche Hedge Fund Litigation: New York, Braunschweig – Now It’s Stuttgart Again

    Porsche Hedge Fund Litigation: New York, Braunschweig – Now It’s Stuttgart Again
    We had reported earlier that Porsche had struck a deal with some of the New York hedgde fund claimants to discontinue their US actions. In return, Porsche had agreed not to invoke the statute of limitation if the actions were ……
  • May 15

    Update: Do Americans Make Better Global Lawyers?

    Update: Do Americans Make Better Global Lawyers?
    In October 2012, I asked the question and pointed to a lecture by professor Mathias W. Reimann, which promised to have the answers: “Why Americans Make Better Global Lawyers”. The lecture was to be delivered at the Max…
  • May 15

    Update: Federal Supreme Court on Google’s Autocomplete Search Term

    Update: Federal Supreme Court on Google’s Autocomplete Search Term
    Legal Tribune Online’s  daily press survey summarizes the reactions to yesterday’s Google judgment and provides links where the articles are not pay-walled. The reaction is mixed: Süddeutsche say that the court…
Rank this Week: 1163

One World International Practice…

One World International Practice Blog

Covers judicial and regulatory decisions as well as topics and trends in international litigation, international dispute resolution, and international investigations, regulatory compliance, and enforcement. By Cadwaladar.

http://blog.internationalpractice.org/
Rank this Week: 1244

Novojustice

Novojustice

Covers online dispute resolution. By Colin Rule.

http://novojustice.com/
  • May 14

    Is compromise possible?

    Is compromise possible?
    Charles Wheelan on Salon: “Any serious talk of pragmatism and compromise in American politics usually ends with some nettlesome questions: What about the social issues? What about abortion? What about gun control? These are issues on…
  • May 8

    Final Text of the EU ODR Reg now online

    Final Text of the EU ODR Reg now online
    Great reading for anyone excited about ODR: http://register.consilium.europa.eu/pdf/en/12/pe00/pe00080.en12.pdf It reads, in part: "The internal market is a reality for consumers in their daily lives, when they travel, make purchases and make…
  • Apr 30

    “The Process is the Punishment”

    “The Process is the Punishment”
    William Glaberson, NYT: “Court delays of as long as five years in felony cases have pushed the Bronx criminal courts into the bottom ranks of courts nationally, reaching what even the judges call crisis levels. But that backlog has a…
Rank this Week: 1363

eQuibbly

eQuibbly

Covers online dispute resolution.

http://equibbly.wordpress.com/
  • Apr 22

    Median Costs of Litigation by Case Type

    Median Costs of Litigation by Case Type
    The National Center for State Courts released a study this year estimating the litigation costs of various types of civil cases in the U.S.. The model used to estimate costs relied on survey results from attorneys of the time expended to…
  • Apr 22

    Median Costs of Litigation by Case Type

    Median Costs of Litigation by Case Type
    The National Center for State Courts released a study this year estimating the litigation costs of various types of civil cases in the U.S.. The model used to estimate costs relied on survey results from attorneys of the time expended to…
  • Mar 29

    European Parliament Votes In New Law Providing For Online Dispute Resolution

    European Parliament Votes In New Law Providing For Online Dispute Resolution
    The European Parliament adopted two key legislative measures regarding the resolution of consumer disputes in Europe. A new regulation mandates that all businesses selling goods or services to consumers online in any European Union member…
Rank this Week: 1685

Mediation's Place

Mediation's Place

Explores ways to integrate mediation into the litigation process. By Joseph Markowitz.

http://www.mediate-la.com/
  • May 19

    Arts mediation

    Arts mediation
    Yesterday I had a chance to help train mediators for a California Lawyers for the Arts program that provides  mediation and other ADR services for artists. Calfornia Lawyers for the Arts also runs a well-developed lawyer referral…
  • May 8

    The end

    The end
    Yesterday I mediated my last case referred by the Los Angeles Superior Court mediation program (aside from a couple of cases I am still trying to wind up as private mediations). This last case turned out to serve as a good illustration of…
  • Apr 21

    Justice

    Justice
    I heard a great story tonight from a college professor. Near the beginning of this professor's course on political philosophy, a student proclaimed that there was no such thing as justice. "I've read Nietzsche," the student said, "and so I…
Rank this Week: 1765

Brains On Purpose

Brains On Purpose

Looks at conflict resolution, including mediation and negotiation, through the lens of neuroscience. By Stephanie West Allen and Jeffrey M. Schwartz.

http://westallen.typepad.com/brains_on_purpose/
  • May 22

    Experts in Emotion: Listen to Kevin Ochsner talking about emotion regulation

    Experts in Emotion: Listen to Kevin Ochsner talking about emotion regulation
    Click to listen to Columbia University's neuroscientist Dr. Kevin Ochsner talking about emotion regulation. (The interview is a part of a Yale interview series.) Among other topics, he talks about reappraisal and reframing, generating…
  • May 7

    Visual vocabulary: Some tips for your pictograph path

    Visual vocabulary: Some tips for your pictograph path
    We've looked at the brain-friendliness of visual communication in past posts. Today I am creating a very short post just to give you a couple of resources you may find helpful on that pictograph path™—if you decide to follow the…
  • Apr 17

    Filters and frames: Mediation is all about the viewfinder

    Filters and frames: Mediation is all about the viewfinder
    Our brains are vigilant, hyperaware of any sensed change to see if it represents danger. Partly because they use a lot of our energy, our brains seek to deal with new information quickly and easily. So, rather like a photographer, the brain…
Rank this Week: 1798

Mediation Matters

Mediation Matters

Covers mediation and negotiations. By Steve Mehta.

http://stevemehta.wordpress.com
  • Mar 20

    Your “Likes” Can Reveal Your Personality

    Your “Likes” Can Reveal Your Personality
    Recently, I have been conducting some research on what items surrounding a person say about that person’s personality and then I was delighted to see a fascinating study on a related issue addressing people’s likes from Facebook.…
  • Mar 19

    My final offer is a very Precise and Exact number.

    My final offer is a very Precise and Exact number.
    Here is a brief article in the Boston Globe regarding making and responding to offers.  Many litigators consider this approach to be a sound negotiating strategy. Now there is some science to support it. “NEXT TIME YOU find…
  • Mar 11

    Liar, Liar, Texts on Fire

    Liar, Liar, Texts on Fire
    You can’t go anywhere without someone texting you today.  For some, text messages are the preferred source of communications.  But how accurate are texts and can we rely on this form of communication? The reality is that text…
Rank this Week: 1981

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mediator blah...blah...

Covers mediation in a variety of legal areas. From New Zealand commercial mediator Geoff Sharp.

http://mediatorblahblah.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 2198

Mediation Channel

Mediation Channel

Information, news, and commentary on mediation, negotiation, law, and conflict management. By Diane Levin.

http://mediationchannel.com
Rank this Week: 2245

Healthcare Neutral ADR Blog

Healthcare Neutral ADR Blog

Covers healthcare arbitration and mediation, end-of-life decisions, and medical malpractice claims.

http://www.healthcareneutraladrblog.com/
  • Sep 18

    Could ObamaCare Cause Hospitals To Lose Tax Exempt Status?

    Could ObamaCare Cause Hospitals To Lose Tax Exempt Status?
           I just read an interesting post by David Whelan on The Health Care Blog. In short, he points out that on full implementation, ObamaCare will drastically reduce the number of uninsured patients seen at most tax exempt hospitals in…
  • Sep 10

    AHLA Offers Enhanced ADR Training Opportunitie

    AHLA Offers Enhanced ADR Training Opportunitie
         For many years, the American Health Lawyers Association ("AHLA") Alternative Dispute Resolution Service has offered basic (one day) training courses in arbitration and mediation. I just heard from Geoff Drucker, Manager of the ADR…
  • Sep 4

    NJ Bar Health Law Section Opens With Program On Health Reform

    NJ Bar Health Law Section Opens With Program On Health Reform
         The New Jersey State Bar Association's Health Law Section kicks off its 2012-2013 meeting year on September 11th with a program entitled: "Health Reform Is Alive And Well...Sort Of...The View From Providers And Insurers." It begins…
Rank this Week: 2352

ARABULUCU Blog - Turkish ADR and…

ARABULUCU Blog - Turkish ADR and Negotiations Blog

By Samil Demir.

http://www.arabulucu.com/blog
  • Nov 13

    An alternative to alternative

    An alternative to alternative
    Malike Polat - Senior ICT Expert, LLM Alternative is a word which may offer true relief when it is actually found in reality. In this aspect it may reinforce an individual’s quality of problem solving mechanism as well. When it comes to…
  • Oct 11

    AUÇD Bas?n Aç?klamas?: “Arabuluculuk e?itimini lisansl? hukuk fakülteleri, Barolar Birli?i ve Adalet Akademisi verecek”

    AUÇD Bas?n Aç?klamas?: “Arabuluculuk e?itimini lisansl? hukuk fakülteleri, Barolar Birli?i ve Adalet Akademisi verecek”
    Bas?nda ve çe?itli internet sitelerinde yap?lan e?itim duyurular? üzerine halk?m?z? ve ilgilileri dikkatli davranmaya davet etmek üzere bas?n aç?klamas? yapmak gerekmi?tir.  Yurt d???nda kurulu vak?f üniversitesi veya dernek-klüp…
  • Aug 18

    CHP Arabuluculuk Yasas? için Anayasa Mahkemesi’ne ba?vurdu

    CHP Arabuluculuk Yasas? için Anayasa Mahkemesi’ne ba?vurdu
    Milliyet Gazetesi‘nin haberine göre Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi,  6325 Say?l? Hukuk Uyu?mazl?klar?nda Arabuluculuk Kanunu bir k?s?m maddelerinin iptali için Anayasa Mahkemesi’ne ba?vurdu. CHP’nin Anayasa Mahkemesi’ne ba?vurusunu Ankara…
Rank this Week: 2418

Reid & Hellyer News

Reid & Hellyer News

Focuses on business, real estate, litigation, bankruptcy and mediation.

http://www.rhlaw.com/news/
Rank this Week: 2439

DIPr Argentina

DIPr Argentina

Covers international private law (conflicts of law) and international commercial arbitration law and jurisprudence (in Spanish). By Julio Cesar Cordoba and Maria B. Noodt Taquela.

http://www.diprargentina.com/
Rank this Week: 2461

The G&G ADR Blog

The G&G ADR Blog

Covers dispute resolution topics. By Grossman & Grossman P.A.

http://www.thegrossmanlawoffice.com/adr_blog/
  • May 16

    How to Find the Right Divorce Lawyer for Your Case

    How to Find the Right Divorce Lawyer for Your Case
    How to Find the Right Divorce Lawyer for Your Case   For most people a divorce case is the most significant legal event of their life. While most people never face criminal charges or are a party in a …
  • Mar 28

    Creating a Happier Home During Divorce

    Creating a Happier Home During Divorce
    By Lisa Matas   Divorce is one of the most painful and unsettling periods of time you will ever experience. In fact, it is regarded as being in the top 3 most stressful events a person faces during their …
  • Feb 5

    Orlando Divorce Lawyer Says Pick Up The Phone

    Orlando Divorce Lawyer Says Pick Up The Phone
    PICK UP THE PHONE!   This blog is dedicated to one of the best professional communicators I have known: Dad. Dave Herbst, the man I am proud to have called “Dad,” spent 30-years as a publicist, writer, and editor …
Rank this Week: 2572

Real Divorce Mediation

Real Divorce Mediation

By Debra Synovec.

http://www.wholemediation.com/rdmblog/
  • May 15

    Curiosity Is Everything

    Curiosity Is Everything
    John Medina points out in Brain Rules that curiosity is everything. Curious mind.  Cpen mind.  Responsive mind.  All three advance your divorce settlement conversations.
  • May 2

    How Many Mediators Does It Take?

    How Many Mediators Does It Take?
    The 17th Annual Dispute Resolution Conference, an outstanding event sponsored by the Washington Law School Foundation ,the
  • Apr 25

    Mediation Is Better Process for Divorce

    Mediation Is Better Process for Divorce
    Last Thursday I had the opportunity to hear Gloria Steinem, author and activist, famous for the Women’s Liberation Movement, speak at a fundraising luncheon for the YWCA.  She spoke in part about how empowerment starts with the least…
Rank this Week: 2613

Texas Collaborative Law Blog

Texas Collaborative Law Blog

Provides information about the Texas approach to Collaborative Law. By Dick Price.

http://texascollaborativelaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 22

    Another Reason to Use Collaborative Law -- Easy, Free Parking!

    Another Reason to Use Collaborative Law -- Easy, Free Parking!
    I just heard an NPR news story about parking lots.  It was more interesting than I expected.  There were sound bites from Joni Mitchell's song, Big Yellow Taxi ("They Paved Paradise and Put up a Parking Lot") and a Seinfeld segment…
  • May 16

    Complicated Finances: When You Should Use Collaborative Law

    Complicated Finances: When You Should Use Collaborative Law
    Couples facing divorce after a long-term marriage often have serious concerns about how to deal with and protect their hard-earned assets.  There can be a variety of investments, business interests and employment benefits built up over…
  • May 9

    How to Negotiate in a Collaborative Law Case

    How to Negotiate in a Collaborative Law Case
    For people starting out in Collaborative cases, their focus is usually on something like gathering information, wondering what to expect or worrying about whether their own needs can be met.  Something that isn't considered too often is…
Rank this Week: 2647

Law Rules

Law Rules

Covers dispute resolution and civil litigation. By Michael A. Pollack.

http://lawrules.squarespace.com/journal/
  • Apr 6

    Neutral evaluation

    Neutral evaluation
    Sometimes when I am called upon to mediate a dispute, what the parties really seem to be looking for is a neutral evaluation of their legal case or negotiating position. While I am happy to do that for the parties, I make sure to explain…
  • Feb 26

    The Role of Cultural Sensitivity in Modern Mediation

    The Role of Cultural Sensitivity in Modern Mediation
    A guest blog by Dean Vella* The turn of the 21st century will no doubt be remembered as an age of rapid and dramatic globalization. This coming together of numerous cultures in the marketplace and beyond presents benefits to all. But there…
  • Feb 7

    Hazardous duty?

    Hazardous duty?
    It has finally happened. A shooting following a mediation session.  I never thought mediators would have to request hazardous duty pay.  Fortunately, it wasn’t the mediator who was shot, this time.  In this case, one…
Rank this Week: 2670

Gini Nelson's Engaging Conflicts

Gini Nelson's Engaging Conflicts

Covers science, ethics, and spirit in a high conflict practice.

http://engagingconflicts.com
  • Aug 31

    Cialdini’s Yes! A Single Word to Strengthen Your Persuasion Attempts — EngagingConflicts.com

    Cialdini’s Yes! A Single Word to Strengthen Your Persuasion Attempts — EngagingConflicts.com
    This is part of on ongoing series reviewing Robert Cialdini’s new book, Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to be Persuasive. I write more about the series on the page called “Ways to Be Persuasive”. The book lists 50 strategies, and I…
  • Aug 30

    Cialdini’s Yes! What You Can Gain From Loss — EngagingConflicts.com

    Cialdini’s Yes! What You Can Gain From Loss — EngagingConflicts.com
    This is part of on ongoing series reviewing Robert Cialdini’s new book, Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to be Persuasive. I write more about the series on the page called “Ways to Be Persuasive”. The book lists 50 strategies, and I…
  • Aug 29

    Cialdini’s Yes! When a Loser is a Winner — EngagingConflicts.com

    Cialdini’s Yes! When a Loser is a Winner — EngagingConflicts.com
    This is part of on ongoing series reviewing Robert Cialdini’s new book, Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to be Persuasive. I write more about the series on the page called “Ways to Be Persuasive”. The book lists 50 strategies, and I…
Rank this Week: 2625

Tulsa Family Law Blog

Tulsa Family Law Blog

Covers family law and dispute resolution. By the Law Firm of Naylor, Williams & Tracy, Inc.

http://tulsafamilylaw.wordpress.com/
  • Oct 31

    Forced Resignation Serves as Basis For Child Support And Alimony Reduction

    Forced Resignation Serves as Basis For Child Support And Alimony Reduction
    When the boss says “resign or I’ll fire you,” and you resign, is that a good faith reduction in income?  Can you use your change in income to reduce your child support and alimony?  A recent Supreme Court of Oklahoma opinion orders…
  • Oct 31

    Settlement Agreement Prevents Child Support Modification Effort

    Settlement Agreement Prevents Child Support Modification Effort
    The Supreme Court of Oklahoma gives effect to a settlement agreement between divorced parents requiring both parents to agree in writing to any child support modification. The parents in Scungio v. Scungio divorced in 2009.  The couple…
  • Oct 26

    Couple Still Fighting Over House Ten Years After Divorce

    Couple Still Fighting Over House Ten Years After Divorce
    People getting a divorce generally do not make good business partners.  One Oklahoma couple learned this the hard way.  After trying to maximize the return on their marital residence, they ended up back in court ten years later. The…
Rank this Week: 2727

Colin Rule's blog

Colin Rule's blog

Covers online dispute resolution and political and legal commentary. Published by Colin Rule is Director of Online Dispute Resolution for eBay and PayPal.

http://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/blog/colin-rule
  • Jun 27

    Novojustice

    Novojustice
    Just a quick note to say I've started a new blog as preparation for a book I'm doing for the ABA in 2012 -- so most of my blogging energy has shifted over there. Please come by and check it out: http://www.novojustice.com
  • Jun 27

    Novojustice

    Novojustice
    Just a quick note to say I've started a new blog as preparation for a book I'm doing for the ABA in 2012 -- so most of my blogging energy has shifted over there. Please come by and check it out: http://www.novojustice.com Read more »…
  • Jan 10

    Technology and Divorce Mediation

    Technology and Divorce Mediation
    I met with my good friend John Ford last week for lunch, and he introduced me to his business partner David Stein. The two of them have set up a new dispute resolution service provider focused on family disputes: Liaise Divorce Solutions.
Rank this Week: 2830

Sanns Mediation World of ADR

Sanns Mediation World of ADR

Covers mediation, arbitration and family/divorce law in NJ. By Sanns Mediation.

http://sannsmediation.com/wordpress
  • Apr 16

    Conservation of Energy in Conversation

    Conservation of Energy in Conversation
    Seth Godin has some sage advice today…. Conservation of energy in conversation If you escalate (cut off in traffic, angry at the gate agent, frustrated at your boss), you’ve just added (negative) energy to a conversation. If you…
  • Jan 9

    The Value of a Good Mediator

    The Value of a Good Mediator
    A question (or sometimes criticism) I often hear about mediation is that the parties could just negotiate the solution out by themselves.  In some cases, this is true.  However, in the majority of cases which reach impasse, a…
  • Feb 1

    SEC Approves FINRA’s Proposal for All Public Arbitration Panel

    SEC Approves FINRA’s Proposal for All Public Arbitration Panel
    I’ve written previously about the Financial Regulatory Authority (FINRA) proposals for allowing consumer complainants in arbitrations to use all public arbitration panels.  Non-public (or industry) panel members are those who work within…
Rank this Week: 3095

Community Mediation Center

Community Mediation Center

Offers mediator tips and mediation resources.

http://conflictcrushers.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 3196

Mediating Certainty

Mediating Certainty

Covers mediation and substantive legal developments impacting mediation in West Virginia. By Keith Jones.

http://mediatingcertainty.wordpress.com
  • Jun 8

    SCOTUS Rules: Caperton v. A. T. Massey

    SCOTUS Rules: Caperton v. A. T. Massey
    The United States Supreme Court ruled today in Caperton v. A. T. Massey, No. 08-22, that the Due Process Clause of the United States Constitution required that West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Brent Benjamin should have recused himself in…
  • May 29

    Disability Law: Reasonable Accommodation Requests and the Interactive Process in West Virginia, Framework

    Disability Law: Reasonable Accommodation Requests and the Interactive Process in West Virginia, Framework
    I was recently invited to deliver a presentation to a group of lawyers on “Reasonable Accommodation Requests and the Interactive Process in West Virginia.”  In connection with my presentation, I prepared an outline detailing the…
  • Apr 4

    WV Legislature: The First Shock Wave

    WV Legislature: The First Shock Wave
    In non-mediation news, one of the first bills which has passed both houses of the West Virginia Legislature and is awaiting action by the Governor deals with the Certificate of Need process in West Virginia (Senate Bill 321).  Although not…
Rank this Week: 3118

Just Mediation

Just Mediation

Covers mediation and collaborative divorce. By Alexandria Skinner.

http://www.xanskinner.com/wordpressDE/
  • Feb 19

    Prenuptial Conversation

    Prenuptial Conversation
    Mediation of a prenuptial agreement doesn't just help the couple agree on property division. It inoculates couples against harmful conflict. . . . → Read More: Prenuptial Conversation
  • Feb 17

    Don’t Wait to Plan Your Estate!

    Don’t Wait to Plan Your Estate!
    Don't wait to plan your estate! . . . → Read More: Don’t Wait to Plan Your Estate!
  • Jan 9

    What Is Divorce Mediation And Why Should I Mediate My Divorce?

    What Is Divorce Mediation And Why Should I Mediate My Divorce?
    What is divorce mediation and why should I mediate my divorce? . . . → Read More: What Is Divorce Mediation And Why Should I Mediate My Divorce?
Rank this Week: 3351

Blog Arbitration

Blog Arbitration

Online Colloquium on Law & Practice of Arbitration Globally.

http://blogarbitration.com/
Rank this Week: 3426

The Strategic Mediator

The Strategic Mediator

Focuses on the use of mediation, arbitration and special master/magistrate services to resolve disputes. By Upchurch Watson White & Max.

http://uwwm.blogspot.com/
  • Jun 2

    Negotiating with Local Environmental Agencie

    Negotiating with Local Environmental Agencie
    Yeah, OK, I admit it…I let that pile of bar journals stack up until they are just about to the ceiling before I take the time to peruse them for little jewels.  Well I recently perused the stack (really for office safety and ingress/egress…
  • Mar 11

    Communicating with your mediator; sometimes smoke signals aren’t enough…

    Communicating with your mediator; sometimes smoke signals aren’t enough…
    While conducting a mediation recently I was simply baffled by the position of one of the attorneys.  The position appeared to be contrary to caselaw, contrary to common
  • Mar 4

    Mediation: A Place for Form and Substance

    Mediation: A Place for Form and Substance
    The form should be for them, and the substance, for you.  What do I mean?
Rank this Week: 3434

Florida Mediator

Florida Mediator

A mediator weblog dedicated to Florida's certified mediators. By Perry S. Itkin.

http://floridamediator.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 3435

San Francisco Mediation: A Better…

San Francisco Mediation: A Better Solution

Explores mediation as a better solution for resolving any type of dispute. By Paula M. Lawhon.

http://sfmediation.blogspot.com/
  • Feb 22

    ADRNC Salute to Bay Area Mediator

    ADRNC Salute to Bay Area Mediator
    I recently had the pleasure of working with the Association for Dispute Resolution of Northern California (ADRNC) in creating their Public Service Announcement called "The Salute to Bay Area Mediators." This Public Service…
  • Feb 22

    More Posts Coming Soon in 2013.....

    More Posts Coming Soon in 2013.....
    After a bit of a hiatus in my blogging endeavors, I've decided to start posting more articles again. Of course, since mediation is a confidential process, much of what happens in my daily work life, (although very interesting!), cannot be…
  • Oct 12

    Support for Men in Divorce

    Support for Men in Divorce
    A while back, I posted a link to a support group which focuses on helping women through the difficult transition of divorce or separation (although they also work with men). This is my belated follow up link for a support group which focuses…
Rank this Week: 3544

Conflict Zen

Conflict Zen

Covers conflict resolution for organizations, teams, executives and managers. By Tammy Lenski.

http://conflictzen.lenski.com/
  • Nov 12

    In a contest of wills, even winning is losing

    In a contest of wills, even winning is losing
    I allowed myself to get into a contest of wills the other day. Reflecting on it afterward, I recalled this tale of a radio conversation between U.S. and Canadian naval forces off the coast of Newfoundland in 1995: Americans: “Please…
  • Nov 10

    Do you subscribe to my blog via rss feed?

    Do you subscribe to my blog via rss feed?
    If you subscribe to my blog via RSS feed, this note is for you. If you subscribe via email, you can safely ignore this message. RSS subscribers: The RSS feed address has changed. If you want to continue to receive my posts (and I hope you…
  • Nov 5

    Don’t run from discomfort during conflict…allow it

    Don’t run from discomfort during conflict…allow it
    As we began the kriya, my yoga teacher said, “If you feel pain, stop. There are no points for pain.
Rank this Week: 3482

Muzakere Blog

Muzakere Blog

Covers Turkish negotiation law.

http://blog.muzakere.org
  • Jun 2

    10 Bin Müzakereci-Arabulucu – Lider Ö?renci Yeti?iyor

    10 Bin Müzakereci-Arabulucu – Lider Ö?renci Yeti?iyor
    A?a??da ilginize sundu?umuz videolarda, “10 Bin Müzakereci-Arabulucu-Lider Ö?renci Yeti?iyor Projesi”  çerçevesinde,  ?zmir ili Buca ?lçesinde 18 lisede uygulanan “akran arabuluculuk” modeli hakk?nda bilgi verilmektedir.…
  • Nov 6

    Avukatlar için müzakere teknikleri kitab?

    Avukatlar için müzakere teknikleri kitab?
    Av. ?amil Demir taraf?ndan kaleme al?nan ve Adalet Yay?nevi taraf?ndan “Avukat?n Uzla?ma Sa?lama Yetkisi” ad?yla yay?nlanan kitapta, uyu?mazl?k taraflar?n?n bir müzakere yöntemi olan ve  Av. K. m. 35/A’da düzenlenen uzla?ma…
  • Jul 21

    Türkçe müzakere kitaplar?

    Türkçe müzakere kitaplar?
    Arabuluculuk ile birlikte kazan?lmas? zorunlu yeteneklerden olan müzakereye ili?kin olarak Türkçe kaynak say?s? maalesef pek fazla de?il. Amazon.com da “negotiation” aramas?n?n sonuçlar? da bu dü?üncemi teyit ediyor. Bu durumda…
Rank this Week: 3577

The Law Offices of David Hinson…

The Law Offices of David Hinson Blog

Covers collaborative divorce, collaborative law, and traditional family law topics.

http://davidhinsonlaw.com/blog
  • Nov 3

    The Wedding is Off, So Who Keeps the Ring?

    The Wedding is Off, So Who Keeps the Ring?
    So Kim Kardashian filed for divorce after only 72 days of marriage.  Maybe she was actually being sincere when she said she hoped the marriage would be forever but that things just didn’t work out as planned.  But it’s hard not to…
  • Nov 2

    Two Questions You Should Be Asking Your Divorce Lawyer

    Two Questions You Should Be Asking Your Divorce Lawyer
    There are two common mistakes your lawyer can make during the process of negotiating and settling or litigating your divorce – failing to preserve equitable distribution and/or alimony rights prior to the entry of your divorce judgment, and…
  • Aug 9

    The Psycho Ex Wife v. The High Road

    The Psycho Ex Wife v. The High Road
    As you may have heard, especially if you watch the Today show, Anthony Morelli  was recently ordered by a family court judge to shut down his blog, “The Psycho Ex Wife.”  He is currently appealing that order as a violation of his First…
Rank this Week: 3459

Conflict Learning Audio

Conflict Learning Audio

An audio blog on conflict resolution, learning objects and information technology. By Bill Warters.

http://www.campus-adr.net/podcast
  • Jun 13

    Amy Lazarus on the Sustained Dialogue Campus Network

    Amy Lazarus on the Sustained Dialogue Campus Network
    This episode features an interview with Amy Lazarus, Executive Director of the Sustained Dialogue Campus Network. The interview was conducted at the Fourth International Conflict Resolution in Education Summit held in Cleveland Ohio in June…
  • Mar 17

    CRE in Teacher Education Partner Interview

    CRE in Teacher Education Partner Interview
    This episode features brief interviews with folks working with the Conflict Resolution Education in Teacher Education (CRETE) project. We met at St. Edwards University in Austin March 4-5, 2010. People interviewed include Tricia Jones,…
  • Mar 17

    CRE in Teacher Education Partner Interview

    CRE in Teacher Education Partner Interview
    This episode features brief interviews with folks working with the Conflict Resolution Education in Teacher Education (CRETE) project. We met at St. Edwards University in Austin March 4-5, 2010. People interviewed include Tricia Jones,…
Rank this Week: 3549

Law Office of Martin Murphy Blog

Law Office of Martin Murphy Blog

Covers mediation, collaborative law and family law in Massachusetts.

http://www.massachusettsfamilylawfirm.com/blog
  • Apr 4

    It’s All About the Kid

    It’s All About the Kid
    I was cleaning up “that pile” on my desk this morning. You know ”that pile”- old notes from conferences, industry magazines with articles you meant to get to, old “to do” lists. Anyhow, I found an Ask Amy…
  • Apr 4

    It’s All About the Kid

    It’s All About the Kid
    I was cleaning up “that pile” on my desk this morning. You know ”that pile”- old notes from conferences, industry magazines with articles you meant to get to, old “to do” lists. Anyhow, I found an Ask Amy…
  • Mar 15

    A New Pope and an Old Prayer

    A New Pope and an Old Prayer
    I had the opportunity this week to attend a presentation by Dan Finn, a gifted Collaborative Attorney. Dan spoke on the topic of “Understanding Impasse: Preventions and Interventions.”  A theme of the presentation was that in…
Rank this Week: 3596