David Erickson and Mark Anstoetter – October 19, 2012 The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced the launch of an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) pilot project for complaints filed with the agency’s Whistleblower Protection Program. OSHA will implement the pilot project in its Chicago and San Francisco regional offices, which together… Continue reading OSHA to Initiate ADR Pilot Project under Whistleblower Program
Category: Mediation
Dispute Resolution Provisions in Construction Contracts
Antony L. Sanacory – October 2, 2012 Claims and disputes are common In the construction industry – projects are unpredictable and problems can occur for any number of reasons (e.g., poor weather and site conditions, material cost increases, design changes and delays, the owner’s decision to cancel the project, or any combination of these and… Continue reading Dispute Resolution Provisions in Construction Contracts
How to Make the Most of Mediation
Lynn M. Fischman Uniman – September 28, 2012 Today it seems that every case is mediated at some point, either voluntarily through private mediation services or involuntarily pursuant to court order. Mediation offers the parties a consensual resolution of their dispute at a relatively modest cost compared to litigating in court or before an arbitration… Continue reading How to Make the Most of Mediation
Mediation 301: When to Mediate
Shep Davidson – May 24, 2012 – The In-House Advisor After having read Mediation 101 and Mediation 201, you should have a solid understanding of what mediation is and how it works. Now, let’s discuss when it makes sense to mediate. While different types of cases get resolved through mediation every day, mediation is not… Continue reading Mediation 301: When to Mediate
Mediation 201: How Mediation Works
Shep Davidson – May 17th, 2012 – The In-House Advisor Hopefully, Mediation 101 gave you a clear understanding as to what mediation is. Now, let’s discuss how mediation works. Pre-Mediation Considerations While selecting a mediator can be critical, unlike when selecting an arbitrator, parties should not be very concerned that a biased mediator might force… Continue reading Mediation 201: How Mediation Works