Hon. Morton Denlow and Harshitha Ram, Esq. | JAMS In a world rife with conflict—commercial, interpersonal, organizational and beyond—the need for effective dispute resolution has never been greater. Judge Morton Denlow, a retired U.S. Magistrate Judge, offers this perspective from the bench and the mediation table: As a retired judge and mediator at JAMS with… Continue reading Control, Creativity, Closure: The Mediation Advantage
Category: Mediation
Cut To The Chase: What Makes A Standout Evaluative Mediator?
David H. Wallace | Taft Evaluative and facilitative mediation are two distinct styles of mediation that share a common objective —the resolution of the dispute being mediated. Unlike a facilitative mediator, an evaluative mediator often actively assesses the legal merits of each party’s case and frequently offers opinions or suggestions to help facilitate a settlement.… Continue reading Cut To The Chase: What Makes A Standout Evaluative Mediator?
Resolving Construction Conflicts Efficiently: A Guided Mediation Approach
Sandy Kaplan | JAMS With more than 40 years of experience in construction mediations, I’ve seen how early mediator involvement can significantly streamline the resolution process. By engaging a mediator early—before discovery heats up—parties can benefit from a structured, privileged exchange of information that reduces litigation costs and supports a more informed and efficient path… Continue reading Resolving Construction Conflicts Efficiently: A Guided Mediation Approach
Choose the Right Option: How Facilitative and Evaluative Approaches Can Both Have a Role in Mediation
Barry L. Howard | The Dispute Resolver There are various mediation styles or philosophies that parties to litigation encounter when mediating. Generally, they can be categorized as either facilitative or evaluative approaches. Some mediators feel that they should never “evaluate” a case, such as the mediator who says, “a mediator should never express a personal… Continue reading Choose the Right Option: How Facilitative and Evaluative Approaches Can Both Have a Role in Mediation
Artificial Intelligence in Mediation: Risks and Opportunities in Dispute Resolution
Dr. Giovanna Del Bene | Thinx Technology is radically transforming many areas of our daily lives, and the legal sector is no exception. Among the most promising innovations in this field stands out the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive justice. AI is not only improving the efficiency of the legal system but also… Continue reading Artificial Intelligence in Mediation: Risks and Opportunities in Dispute Resolution