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Mon, Aug 4th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Scott Zucker   One of my favorite expressions has always been “we have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” This adage may be nowhere …

Thu, Jul 31st, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Ed Cohen   The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed dramatic changes to environmental regulations in recent months, including its announcement, in March, of what it called the “biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history.” …

Thu, Jul 31st, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By James Young   Many attorneys have never been placed in the role of a client. So, think about it. Put yourself in your client’s proverbial shoes. How do you feel? You’re likely to be …

Thu, Jul 31st, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Jason Harper   A little over two hours into the mediation and most of the pots and pans had been divided. Even child support, as meager as it was, was agreed upon. The wife …

Thu, Jul 31st, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Scott Zucker   Are opening statements in mediation beneficial toward reaching a settlement? There is an ongoing debate by both advocates and neutrals concerning the advantages and disadvantages of including opening statements in mediations. …

Mon, Jul 14th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Bryan Rendzio   The cornerstone of a successful mediation comes from parties navigating uncertainty in order to find an acceptable, self-directed resolution. Sometimes, this process stops mere inches from settlement.   Instead, the parties …

Tue, Jul 1st, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Steven L. Smith   Most jurisdictions have embraced alternative dispute resolution requirements to lessen the burden on the judicial system.  Mediation has proven to successfully resolve the majority of cases and in so doing, …

Tue, Jul 1st, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By J. Antonio DelCampo   In high-dollar litigation, mediation is not merely a procedural requirement or a perfunctory step toward resolution. Rather, it can be a pivotal moment in the life cycle of a case. …

Fri, Jun 27th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Lawrence “Bud” Wittels   While every probate dispute is unique, there are some issues that commonly arise. When the validity of a will or trust is contested, one family member or group may accuse …

Fri, Jun 27th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By C.J. Larkin   Preparing your client for mediation can ensure that the mediation process is productive and not a frustrating, anxiety-producing event. While settlement is always preferable, it is not the only measure of …