Patrick McKnight | Forum on Construction Law Despite the ongoing pandemic, attorneys require effective methods for resolving construction disputes. 2020 has proven that legal conflicts are the natural result of the unprecedented uncertainty a global pandemic can produce. Parties need to resolve conflicts to continue business operations, pay employees, and protect property. Litigators have increasingly… Continue reading Best Practices for Remote Mediation
Category: Mediation
In Brief: Selecting Mediators in USA
Jessica Lee, Meredith E. Eng and Rodney I. Lewis | Polsinelli Mediators Accreditation Is there a professional body for mediators, and is it necessary to be accredited to describe oneself as a ‘mediator’? What are the key requirements to gain accreditation? Is continuing professional development compulsory, and what requirements are laid down? There are several… Continue reading In Brief: Selecting Mediators in USA
Preparing the Client for Mediation – Questions Clients Ask Their Lawyers
Kent B. Scott | Babcock, Scott & Babcock INTRODUCTION If your client is involved in a legal dispute, you may be able to settle it without going to court. One way to do this is to work out a solution with the help of a mediator – a neutral third person. This article addresses some… Continue reading Preparing the Client for Mediation – Questions Clients Ask Their Lawyers
10 Recommended Tips for Remote Mediations
Amy Rubenstein and Ileana M. Blanco | DLA Piper While in-person mediations may be preferred, some parties have been required to proceed with remote mediations to mitigate further delays during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. To help adapt to this procedure, we provide these 10 recommended tips for consideration when taking or defending remote mediations:… Continue reading 10 Recommended Tips for Remote Mediations
Can You Have a Virtual Mediation? The Answer Is Most Definitely Yes!
Hon. Lynn O’Malley Taylor (Ret.) | JAMS Let’s say you have just received an invitation to a virtual mediation. You really want to settle your case, but you have no experience with virtual mediations. You have so many questions: Will I understand how to use the virtual mediation platform? How easy is it to learn?… Continue reading Can You Have a Virtual Mediation? The Answer Is Most Definitely Yes!