The New Virtual Mediation Day

Andrew S. Nodolna | JAMS Mediation has always been a process, not just an event. This process includes pre-session submissions to the mediator (and to all parties) and joint and/or individual pre-session calls. Historically, we have focused disproportionate attention on the single day when everybody gets together in the same room. Despite the fact that… Continue reading The New Virtual Mediation Day

Top 10 Things To Like About Virtual Insurance Mediations

Andrew S. Nadolna | JAMS Virtual mediation is the newest tool in the insurance alternative dispute resolution (ADR) toolbox, and it is here to stay. Here are 10 reasons to use virtual mediation for insurance-related matters. 1. Inventory reduction—now Right now, there is a window of opportunity. COVID-19-related insurance cases are arising quickly. They will… Continue reading Top 10 Things To Like About Virtual Insurance Mediations

Avoiding Tragedy in Mediation

Denise Peterson | Peterson ADR Two parties, both alike in dignity, In fair mediation, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil claims makes civil hands unclean. Like the opening monologues of Shakespeare, opening statements in mediation set the tone for the discussions to come and often foreshadow the… Continue reading Avoiding Tragedy in Mediation

Top 10 Things To Like About Virtual Insurance Mediations

Andrew S. Nadolna | JAMS Virtual mediation is the newest tool in the insurance alternative dispute resolution (ADR) toolbox, and it is here to stay. Here are 10 reasons to use virtual mediation for insurance-related matters. 1. Inventory reduction—now Right now, there is a window of opportunity. COVID-19-related insurance cases are arising quickly. They will… Continue reading Top 10 Things To Like About Virtual Insurance Mediations

Effective Mediation Techniques for Complex Cases – Part Two

Amy Dunn Taylor | Framing Issues Part Two of my series on Effective Mediation Techniques for Complex Cases focuses on the timeline and mechanics of such mediations and includes an analysis of in-person vs. Zoom or other virtual platforms for mediations. Timeline for Effective Mediations in Complex Cases I begin with the assumption that the… Continue reading Effective Mediation Techniques for Complex Cases – Part Two