Mediation Matters

Fairness and settlements

There’s more than one way to slice a loaf of bread

From Issue: 2022 April

Posturing your case for resolution at mediation

From Issue: 2024 April

Recognizing, challenging and overcoming it

From Issue: 2019 May

When law and logic aren’t enough – techniques such as reciprocity – sharing a cookie – may work

My theory on why joint opening sessions have become less common in mediation

You can select the appropriate process with mathematical precision

The reason there are “rules of thumb” for mediation is that they are most often true

From Issue: 2019 June

Optimizing results at mediation: The plaintiff’s perspective

Also: Pushing back on mediation confidentiality clauses

From Issue: 2023 July

A mediator in mass actions must balance logistical coordination, legal complexity and, often, intense emotions

From Issue: 2023 June

For years, there has been a concern that mediation disserves parties who are powerless and disadvantages members of society. Is it changing?