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Thu, Jan 30th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

One of the common complaints about commercial arbitrations these days is that they can become nearly as lengthy and expensive as trial. Zealous advocates and emotional clients can turn arbitration into what has been coined …

Thu, Jan 16th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By John K. Miles, Jr., Esq. My grandfather was a great man. In his law office, he had a framed copy of the oath that was administered to those wishing to become citizens of ancient …

Thu, Dec 5th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Parag Shah, author of “The Code,” begins the introduction of his book by telling a story of his youth when he needed a book such as the one he wrote.   “I dashed back to …

Tue, Jul 2nd, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

I know the positive impact mental health treatment has made in my own life.   I was dealing with anxiety at my job. Eventually I became paralyzed by it, not even sure which fire to …

Wed, Apr 3rd, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

WHAT DO YOU SAY IN THE OPENING SESSION TO ORIENT THE PARTIES TO THE PROCESS AND GET THINGS OFF TO A GOOD START? In the opening session, I first give the parties a brief background …

Tue, Apr 2nd, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

A CAREFULLY DRAFTED ARBITRATION CLAUSE IS IMPORTANT IN THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS. WHAT FACTORS SHOULD ATTORNEYS CONSIDER IN DRAFTING ARBITRATION CLAUSES IN BUSINESS CONTRACTS? Drafting an arbitration clause is more of an art than a …

Sat, Mar 30th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

by Matt Thiry, Esq. Some of the key benefits provided by pre-litigation mediation are privacy, preservation of relationships, cost and time savings, and preserving business focus.  Many of these benefits are very appealing to businesses, …

Fri, Mar 29th, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

by Matt Thiry, Esq.   How would you feel if you were told that a dispute involving you was going to be decided by a person that is in some way affiliated with the other …

Fri, Mar 1st, 2019 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

by Jennifer Grippa, Esq.   Drafting an arbitration clause in a contract is more of an art than a science, but many contract negotiators treat the dispute resolution clause as an after thought, throwing it …

Wed, Aug 8th, 2018 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

by John K. Miles, Jr., Esq.   Presentation is a huge part of obtaining a successful result at mediation.  The attorneys who tend to succeed at mediation make their hard work and preparation apparent in …