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Sun, Jun 15th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Ketan Soni   In today’s increasingly complex legal landscape, finding efficient ways to resolve family disputes has become paramount. While traditional litigation remains an option, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods like arbitration offer compelling …

Thu, Jun 12th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Barry Howard   There are various mediation styles or philosophies that parties to litigation encounter when mediating. Generally, they can be categorized as either facilitative or evaluative approaches. Some mediators feel that they should …

Tue, Jun 3rd, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By John Austin   You likely are aware that Governor Brian Kemp signed Georgia’s tort reform legislation (SB 68) on April 21, 2025, which made a number of changes to Georgia law. This article summarizes some …

Thu, May 29th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Donna V. Smith   Employment law mediations involving claims like wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and wage disputes often include sensitive information and heightened emotions on both sides. Choosing whether in-person or virtual mediation is …

Thu, May 29th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Cade Parian   I got talked into being a mediator by lawyer friends. They said things like, “man, you have what it takes to be a good mediator” and “have you ever thought about …

Wed, Apr 30th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Kelly K. James   It’s no secret the world is becoming a more contentious place. People are in conflict. Already-crowded court dockets are becoming even more so.   The Nashville Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) …

Tue, Apr 29th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Rusty Grant   Trust is an essential element of the mediation process. The whole point, of course, is to take two or more parties who have a dispute and help them reach an agreement. …

Mon, Apr 21st, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Kelly D’Amico   Remote depositions took hold during COVID and continue to be common; one study conducted in 2021 found that while 87 percent of lawyers rarely or never participated in remote depositions before …

Fri, Apr 18th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Steve Dunn   In my 20+ years as a management-side employment lawyer, I used to receive calls about all kinds of workplace situations, but there is one category that still gives me nightmares.   …

Fri, Apr 18th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Michael Russell   I often joke that I decided to be a mediator when I realized that scripture says, “blessed are the peacemakers” and not “blessed are the litigators.” The truth, however, is that …