Mediation

Top ten tips for slaying it in Zoom mediation

While the same rules apply as with in-person mediation, there are nuances to be aware of

Successful ADR depends on improvisational skills

From Issue: 2019 April

Minimize your risk of being exploited in a negotiation where the other party is lying

From Issue: 2010 April

Offer more options to settle than in traditional bargaining

New limits on confidentiality may have chilling effect on settling sexual-harassment cases

From Issue: 2019 August

Has cultural lethargy invaded mediation? Why is there no sense of urgency?

From Issue: 2014 July

They are so obvious, yet so often overlooked by attorneys

Starting mediation with “tiger blood” still flowing is usually a waste of time. Wait for emotions to calm

From Issue: 2011 July

While deception can provide a bargaining advantage, it often comes at a cost

Laws that continue to protect attorney misconduct during mediation need to be changed

Wearing the right hat can affect the outcome of a high-stakes mediation

From Issue: 2013 July

Mediation has drifted from the expectation of 25 years ago that it would be “the final act” in the litigation drama