Settlement Building
Facilitating dialogue about settlement is one of the many important services mediators perform, especially since prior to sitting down at mediation, the disputing parties typically were not talking – at least [...]
Mediation Review – Part IV
Generic Checklist for Party and Counsel Substantive Preparation Explain to the client what the process is about – facilitated settlement negotiation; not a hearing on the merits Discuss and agree [...]
Mediation Review – Part III
Mediation is an evolving process and has grown in many regards over the past 20 – 30 years. It started off as something that looked an awful lot like a Mandatory [...]
Mediation Review – Part II
Negotiation is an ancient process – used to transact business and resolve disputes. The negotiation process is anchored on each party’s word – on what they promise to do. Fundamentally, negotiation [...]