This morning I sent my August 2020 Newsletter to my subscribers. Here are some highlights: Times of upcoming availability for the coming months. A new blog on making the most of half-day mediations. Arbitrations / Loss Transfer & Priority Diputes. Did You Know? Mediation Tip of the Month. Read My August 2020 Newsletter. Sing Up
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Can an Arbitrator Demand a Virtual Hearing?
In light of social distancing required by COVID-19 and the uncertainty as to when it will be safe to congregate in person again, questions abound as arbitrators navigate the shift toward a new digital normal. The short answer is it depends. With rare exceptions, parties who agree to arbitrate their commercial disputes naturally assume the
Continue readingGoogle Ditches Mandatory Employee Arbitration Policy
When employees take a stand, an employer can be persuaded to change a policy. Mandatory Arbitration concerning employee issues allows organizations to avoid embarrassment by hiding misconduct that would otherwise be made public in court. https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2019/02/22/google-ditches-mandatory-arbitration-policy/#44ac84465a1f
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Last month I spoke at the ADR Institute of Ontario’s 2018 Professional Development Conference. I ran a workshop on how Mediation tools are essential to running an effective Arbitration. It was a very interactive session. Below is a list of best practices for running an effective Arbitration. I hope it will be helpful to other
Continue readingDoes Your Mediator Have a 360-degree Perspective?
Does a mediator need subject matter expertise and a clear understanding of substantive issues to be effective and assist parties with settling a case? My take is a definite yes. A big part of an effective mediator’s role is to help parties see the strengths and weaknesses of their case and to predict what an outcome
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