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...
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