C.J. Larkin Archives

Preparing Clients for Mediation: Explaining the Process, Setting Expectations and Strategies, and Coaching Performance

Fri, Jun 27th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By C.J. Larkin Preparing your client for mediation can ensure that the mediation process is productive and not a frustrating, anxiety-producing event. While settlement is always preferable, it is not the only measure of …

Acknowledgement and Apology: Greasing the Skids of Settlement

Fri, May 31st, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By C.J. Larkin As a mediator of employment and multi-party civil disputes, I frequently see cases that should settle but the gears get stuck. Not because the right amount of money isn’t on the …

Do Covenants Not to Compete Have a Shelf Life: A Look at Current Missouri Law

Fri, May 31st, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Kelly K. James Last year, Missouri passed Senate Bill 103, which limits the scope of covenants not to compete, or restrictive covenants, between the “owner” of a business and the business itself should the relationship …

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Preparing Clients for Mediation: Explaining the Process, Setting Expectations and Strategies, and Coaching Performance

Acknowledgement and Apology: Greasing the Skids of Settlement

Do Covenants Not to Compete Have a Shelf Life: A Look at Current Missouri Law

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