Daily Report

Tue, Apr 21st, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Amy Adelman   When parties are preparing for mediation, it’s not uncommon to focus on financial resolutions.  But in disputes involving identity, emotions, loss, or impact to reputation — such as employment litigation or …

Thu, Apr 16th, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Miles Mediation & Arbitration is proud to sponsor Law.com’s Southeastern Legal Awards 2026, taking place May 7 at The Whitley in Atlanta.   The event celebrates the excellence and achievements of legal professionals across Georgia, …

Mon, Apr 6th, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Scott Zucker   For decades, the legal profession has grouped mediation and arbitration under the term Alternative Dispute Resolution or ADR. The label made sense when litigation in court was the standard path, and …

Thu, Mar 26th, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Matt Hollingsworth   Catastrophic injury cases require a different level of care, strategy, and planning than standard personal injury claims. These cases often involve lifelong medical needs, permanent disability, significant wage loss, future care …

Tue, Mar 10th, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Cade Parian   In Think Again, organizational psychologist Adam Grant recounts a short “code of honor” attributed to television writer George Meyer. One line in particular feels tailor-made for anyone who has ever mediated …

Mon, Mar 2nd, 2026 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Marci Joel   Mediation offers the unique opportunity to have open discussions, control risk, manage cost, and resolve litigation on predictable and agreed upon terms. Yet, even seasoned attorneys frequently fall into avoidable traps that reduce the …

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. …