Patricia H. Thompson | Forum on Construction Law Confirmation bias is the innate human tendency to look for and interpret information consistent with one’s existing beliefs and to ignore inconsistent information, even if that information is demonstrably true. A trial witness’ devastating demonstration of confirmation bias is the climax of the recent, popular HBO mini-series, The… Continue reading Addressing Confirmation Bias in Mediation
Category: Mediation
Virtual Mediation – How Do I Make It Work For Me
Adrian L. Bastianelli, III and Jennifer Harris | Peckar & Abramson Mediation took the construction industry by storm in the late 1980’s and has become a staple for resolving construction claims. Today, most construction contracts, including the ConsensusDocs, require mediation as a condition precedent to binding dispute resolution, whether it be arbitration or litigation. As… Continue reading Virtual Mediation – How Do I Make It Work For Me
Mediation – Best Practices
Kent B. Scott | Babcock, Scott & Babcock Corporate counsel, as well as outside trial counsel, have increasingly embraced mediation to resolve disputes. Many companies now incorporate mediation as part of their standard policies, procedures and documentation. Many court rules require mediation or some form of alternative dispute resolution before a case goes to trial. … Continue reading Mediation – Best Practices
Mediation: Investing in the Solution
Kent B. Scott | Babcock Scott & Babcock Mediation is an effective alternative dispute resolution method that empowers the parties to resolve their dispute while preserving their resources in terms of time, money and effort. Mediation is a dispute resolution process where the opposing parties meet with a neutral third party to find a better… Continue reading Mediation: Investing in the Solution
Because I Haven’t Mentioned Mediation Lately. . .
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings Any regular reader of Construction Law Musings knows that I am both a great believer in mediation and a certified Virginia mediator. After the last few weeks in which I participated in mediation by Zoom, a Judicial Settlement Conference (read, court-ordered mediation with a retired judge), and will be participating in… Continue reading Because I Haven’t Mentioned Mediation Lately. . .