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Mon, Aug 17th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By David Matthews, Mediator & Arbitrator Every facet of the construction industry has been impacted by COVID-19.  Commercial and residential contractors of all types and sizes have felt the pain which COVID-19 has caused to …

Fri, Aug 14th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Steve Dunn, Mediator & Arbitrator  As a young lawyer, I thought mediation was often a waste of time. If the case could be settled, I reasoned, the lawyers should be able to do it …

Tue, Aug 4th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By John Miles, CEO Litigation is personal. Whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant, litigation evokes strong emotions. Anyone who says lawsuits are only about money has never suffered due to another’s negligence or …

Wed, Jul 29th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Ken Shigley In the surreal time of the COVID-19 pandemic, with social distancing, face masks everywhere, the courts barely functioning under judicial emergency orders, and many lawyers and clients trying to work from home, dispute resolution has gone online. …

Fri, Jul 24th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Nigel Wright, Mediator & Arbitrator    When the Global pandemic hit the legal community many firms and organizations were initially fearful. However, necessity is the mother of invention and online mediations quickly became the norm, enabling those …

Thu, Jul 23rd, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

              Miles Mediation & Arbitration neutrals Winter Wheeler and Joe Murphey recently published the article “Consider Other Options Than an Unjust Virtual Jury System” in the Daily Report. The …

Fri, Jul 17th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Winter Wheeler   In response to the coronavirus pandemic, states across the country have opted to virtually administer, postpone or even cancel their bar exams for the time being. Many of those in favor …

Thu, Jul 9th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By John Miles, CEO   Dispute resolution can and should offer both financial and emotional resolution. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) can offer the satisfaction that litigation often cannot.    Years ago, we utilized the services of a woman …

Wed, Jul 8th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Steve Dunn, Mediator & Arbitrator    Opening a new office is challenging under any circumstances. There is furniture to be ordered, artwork to be installed, and technology to be configured. In addition to the …

Wed, Jun 17th, 2020 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

During the COVID-19 quarantine, Miles Mediation & Arbitration neutral Winter Wheeler and many other Miles neutrals stepped up to help attorneys and litigants understand virtual ADR services.    To fill the educational void surrounding the …