by Dan Culhane | Feb 7, 2023 | Mediation
Today’s guest blog is from Dan Culhane of Discovery Genie, a state of the art eDiscovery platform. 8 Traits of an Effective Mediator Mediation is a process that allows two or more parties to resolve their disputes through communication and negotiation. A...
by Sam Ventola | Mar 26, 2019 | Mediation
Whenever we start a business, we are optimistic and see only good things ahead. However, most business partnerships eventually fall apart. That is why going in, you need to have a plan for what happens next. A mediator can help address these problems at the outset...
by Sam Ventola | Feb 14, 2019 | Mediation
“A chess player cannot defend against threats or take advantage of blunders if he does not first ask himself: What is my opponent planning after each move?” — Bruce A. Moon ...
by Sam Ventola | Jan 10, 2019 | Mediation
A main focus of a skilled mediator is to help the parties understand what they are facing if they fail to come to a agreement for their dispute resolution. This is sometimes called the BATNA – best alternative to a negotiated agreement. If the parties understand the...
by Sam Ventola | Nov 7, 2018 | Early Resolution Mediation
In our last three articles, we went through the common ways of resolving disputes – litigation, arbitration, and mediation – and listed the problems with each. The reader may be left with the impression that there is no business solution to resolve...
by Sam Ventola | Nov 1, 2018 | Mediation
In our two installments, we looked at the drawbacks to utilizing litigation and arbitration to resolve disputes. These systems involve both sides trying to prove their case in a competitive setting – with the result being a huge degree of preparation – and therefore...
by Sam Ventola | Oct 25, 2018 | Arbitration
In our last article, we examined the drawbacks to utilizing the conventional method – litigation – to resolve disputes. The cost, in both time and money, makes litigation an incredibly unattractive proposition. Many people believe that the problems with litigation can...
by Sam Ventola | Oct 18, 2018 | Mediation
Methods of Dispute Resolutions There are three usual methods of resolving disputes – litigation (having the case heard in court), arbitration (having the case decided by a private decision maker), and mediation (agreeing to resolve the dispute with the assistance of a...
by Sam Ventola | Oct 11, 2018 | Mediation
Mediation is defined as “intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it.” By choosing the mediation process to resolve business disputes, it can benefit you in several ways. Time Saved by Choosing Mediation As a business owner, you understand that time is money. ...
by Sam Ventola | Aug 16, 2018 | Mediation
A Little Background Theodore (“Teddy” or “TR”) Roosevelt is known for many things – as a President, “trust buster,” environmental conservationist, outdoorsman, police commissioner and military leader but perhaps his greatest legacy is that...
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