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. …
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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 …
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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 …
Read MoreFri, 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 …
Read MoreThu, 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 …
Read MoreWed, 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, …
Read MoreMon, 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 …
Read MoreFri, 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 …
Read MoreFri, 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 …
Read MoreThu, 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 …
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