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Wed, Jun 1st, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Bob Cowles   Whether it’s a custom-built home, a large housing development or a high-rise condominium or office building, legal disputes related to construction issues can be complicated. The number of primary defendants and …

Mon, May 9th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Steve Dunn   With over 20+ years representing employers, I have reviewed more employee handbooks than I care to remember. I have seen it all, from a hodgepodge of stapled sheets to stylish published …

Wed, May 4th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Gregory J. Parent   There are alternatives to taking a case to trial other than mediation. Arbitration is the process of settling a dispute through a presentation to a neutral third party or panel. …

Wed, May 4th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Debbie Tarkington   When lawsuits occur in the trucking industry, the potential for “nuclear verdicts” – verdicts where a jury award exceeds $10 million – is enormous. According to the most recent research  on …

Wed, May 4th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Jack Slover   Often when a parent or other family member gets to a point where they cannot safely live at home and take care of themselves due to their age or to health …

Wed, May 4th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Elizabeth Todd   Whether an individual is purchasing a new car, a new television, or a new kitchen appliance, the company that makes those products isn’t the only manufacturer involved. In today’s global economy, …

Thu, Apr 7th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Steve Dunn   Wage cases are stressful for everyone involved. Workers, sometimes representing a large, similarly situated group, feel as though they were systematically underpaid. Employers often feel as though they tried to comply …

Tue, Apr 5th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Joe Murphey   Spoiler alert:  In case you haven’t seen the movie yet, Old Yeller dies in the end.  And the whole world cried.  And they still do, as the film continues to captivate …

Tue, Apr 5th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

by John Miles     During my childhood, my father had built a successful company making high-end patio furniture which was sold to resorts and individuals alike. Like all companies, they occasionally got sued. When …

Mon, Apr 4th, 2022 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Meredith Jeffries   The pandemic altered the way many people live and work. As millions of workers were sent home to work remotely, employers grappled with a myriad of workplace issues that raised questions …