Daily Report

Mon, Feb 16th, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Hon. Carol McCoy     For 20 years, I ruled on a number of complex business disputes. As chancellor, I followed my personal philosophy that time is valuable, and disputes did not get better by letting time drag on. I attempted to …

Mon, Feb 16th, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Scott Zucker   During a recent mediation, plaintiff’s counsel stressed the fact that his client’s lawsuit had multiple counts and multiple claims against the defendant, reminding the opposing counsel that his success on even …

Mon, Jan 12th, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Joe Murphey   “If I am to speak for an hour, I’m ready now; If I am to speak for five minutes, I’ll need two weeks to prepare.”   This quote is variously attributed …

Fri, Jan 2nd, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

 By Marc Barré and Scott Connally   Georgia personal injury practitioners are increasingly encountering settlement demands in non-motor vehicle tort cases that require the use of a “limited liability release” pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 33-24-41.1. …

Fri, Jan 2nd, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Steve Dunn   Mediation is a proven means of resolving disputes efficiently and cost-effectively. Yet it is important to recognize that mediation takes time. Lawyers often tell me they think mediation doesn’t really get …

Mon, Nov 24th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By M.J. Blakely      Trial lawyers are master storytellers, and storytelling is a powerful art. It’s powerful because human beings communicate, plan, operate, and live every day in the context of stories —fantastic narratives …

Mon, Nov 24th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Arthur L. Pressman   A lawyer for whom I have mediated has a favorite expression: “What you see depends on where you sit.” In the past six to seven years, I’ve sat in and …

Mon, Nov 24th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Scott Zucker   One of my favorite expressions has always been, “we have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” This adage may be nowhere …

Mon, Oct 20th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Scott Zucker   The success of mediation is well-known. Over 85% of all cases are settled when the parties come together to talk about their dispute, when each side has the opportunity to be …

Tue, Oct 7th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Tanya Tate   The rapid evolution of technology is having a profound impact on the workplace. While artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool for businesses, enhancing efficiency and decision-making, the proliferation …