Fri, Mar 28th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Steve Groom Although law firms recognize that collaboration is the key to effective decision-making, some firms have also realized that “collaboration drag”, attending too many meetings, seeking too much feedback from peers, unclear …
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By Gary Snodgrass Multiparty construction mediations are often complicated due to the number of liability, causation, and damages issues. Whether the mediation occurs prior to litigation or after litigation is initiated, there are several …
Read MoreThu, Mar 27th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By M.J. Blakely Mass tort cases present unique challenges for both plaintiff’s and defense counsel. Unlike a class-action case, where a representative plaintiff stands in for the other members of the class, each plaintiff …
Read MoreWed, Mar 26th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Robins Brice The goal of mediation is not always compromise. Rather, the goal of mediation is agreement, and compromise is only one tool to achieving that goal. Another tool is a change of …
Read MoreThu, Mar 20th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
In this Q&A, we speak with mediator and arbitrator, Felicia Harris Hoss, one of the independent neutrals in Miles’ Houston office. Felicia’s work as a neutral spans a wide range of business and commercial disputes, …
Read MoreThu, Mar 20th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Donna V. Smith The digital revolution has fundamentally changed the way businesses and individuals conduct transactions. Electronic contracts and electronic signatures have become vital to modern commerce, enabling efficiency and convenience. The federal …
Read MoreThu, Mar 20th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Paul Burkhart As an attorney, you already know that litigation is expensive, time-consuming, and stressful for all involved. Fortunately, alternatives to traditional litigation exist which offer faster, more affordable, and less adversarial routes …
Read MoreWed, Mar 19th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Steven Schwartz We often settle legal malpractice claims before they result in a publicly filed lawsuit. Many of our clients, who are lawyers, want to avoid a public lawsuit, but once a suit …
Read MoreWed, Mar 19th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Leigh Wilco In a recent mediation, it became clear to me that one of the lawyers was not being forthright with the facts. He kept claiming that he had information that would have …
Read MoreTue, Mar 18th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Ron Bankston, Wiley George, and Felicia Harris Hoss Crowded court dockets mean the interest in, and need for, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) continues to grow throughout Texas. How can you set the stage for successful …
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