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

By Steve Dunn   I am often asked, “When is the best time to schedule a mediation?”   Some lawyers like to schedule mediation as early as possible in the litigation, as soon as it …

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

By David Matthews and Glenn Hutchinson   No two mediations are the same. Not only are the facts of each case different, but the litigants have different motivations, concerns and ways of presenting their thoughts …

Thu, Apr 17th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Miles Mediation & Arbitration is proud to sponsor the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution 2025 Spring Conference, taking place April 25-26 in Chicago. As one of the leading national gatherings for dispute resolution professionals, the conference …

Wed, Apr 16th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Miles Mediation & Arbitration is proud to sponsor the DRI 2025 Employment and Labor Law Seminar, taking place May 7-9 in Nashville.   Miles mediator and arbitrator Tanya Tate will speak on Friday, May 9, …

Mon, Apr 7th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Usher Winslett   What is an arbitrator’s primary obligation? If you put that question to most arbitrators or representatives of arbitral institutions, you will get the same answer: to render an enforceable award. That …

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 …

Fri, Mar 28th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

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 …

Thu, 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 …

Wed, 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 …

Thu, 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, …