This morning I sent the Schnapp Mediation & Arbitration October 2020 Newsletter to my subscribers. Here are some highlights: Times of upcoming availability for the coming months. A new blog on Have You Considered Mediating Early (Before Discoveries)? Mediation Tip of the Month. Continuing Professional Development: Webinar Program. Read My October 2020 Newsletter. Sing Up For My Next
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Have You Considered Mediating Early (Before Discoveries)?
If the early bird gets the worm, does the early mediation get the settlement? Quite possibly – and it has the added potential to save all parties time, money, and relief from the uncertainties that come as some files advance through the system. In this blog post, I consider why you might want to meditate
Continue readingUpcoming Event! Marshall Schnapp Leads The ADRIO’s Mediator Mastermind #10 – Understanding Your Clients: What Do Clients Want From A Mediator?
In 2019, Marshall spearheaded the ADR Institute of Ontario’s Mediator Mastermind Series to create opportunities for mediators to innovate, learn and grow which leads to more valuable and effective mediations. In this Mastermind program we will focus on understanding clients and will explore what they are looking for when they select a mediator and what
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This morning I sent the Schnapp Mediation & Arbitration September 2020 Newsletter to my subscribers. Here are some highlights: Times of upcoming availability for the coming months. A new blog on Why Do Global Mediations Make Sense? Arbitrations / Loss Transfer & Priority Diputes. Did You Know? Mediation Tip of the Month. Read My September
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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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This morning, I sent my July 2020 Newsletter to all of my subscribers. Here are some highlights: Times of upcoming availability for the coming months A new blog on making the most of mediation over the phone . Arbitrations / Loss Transfer & Priority Diputes Mediation Tip of the Month Sing up for the next
Continue readingMoving Forward! Mediate via Zoom or Teleconference
In this new normal, wherever possible we should do what we can to keep moving forward. I have extensive experience mediating matters by teleconference and online. Please reach out to either book a new mediation or convert a previously booked one to proceed via teleconference or online during this time of social distancing. Book a
Continue readingRe-elected to the Board of Directors, ADR Institute of Ontario
I wish to thank the membership of the ADR Institute of Ontario for electing me to serve another term on the Board of Directors. I will continue to work hard in this role and welcome input from all members on how ADRIO can best support them. Having established the Mediator Mastermind program, I will continue
Continue readingJoining the Board of Directors, Children’s Aid Society of Toronto
Joining the Board of Directors, Children’s Aid Society of Toronto Placing the needs of children and youth first I am very pleased to share the news that on June 20, 2019, I will be joining the Board of Directors of the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto. I have a personal connection with CAST and a
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
Continue readingAppointed as Director on the Board of the ADR Institute of Ontario.
I am pleased to announce that I have been appointed to be a Director on the Board of The ADR Institute of Ontario. I look forward to serving on the Board and advancing the use and practice of dispute resolution in Ontario. I also welcome any feedback and ideas on how ADRIO can better fulfil its
Continue readingPresentation & Discussion on Arbitration & Mediation Best Practices
I wanted to thank Geoffrey Keating for inviting me to speak about Arbitration & Mediation Best Practices at Kostyniuk and Greenside (http://www.kostyniukandgreenside.com) on July 18, 2018. It was a lively and interactive discussion. It started with a wide range of questions – an “Ask an Adjudicator Session”. We then moved on to cover the following
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