Fri, Jun 28th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Jim Shea Would you go to trial without preparing? Of course, you wouldn’t. As the old saying goes: “failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” The same can be said for mediation. Failing …
Read MoreFri, May 31st, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Greg Parent While every mediator approaches mediation a little differently, there is more to this process than simply trying to help the parties reach a compromise that settles the issues between them. Whether …
Read MoreFri, May 31st, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Kelly K. James Specialize or generalize? As an attorney, there are pros and cons to each option. Doug Wilde built a successful legal practice specializing in premises liability law, and now has a …
Read MoreWed, May 8th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Kelly K. James California recently passed a bill, AB 933, that expands the definition of “privileged speech” to include communications about information concerning sexual harassment, sexual assault, or discrimination. The new law defines …
Read MoreWed, May 8th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Kelly K. James Douglas Chandler didn’t intend to specialize in professional malpractice law, but the attorney and mediator has found his niche there. Douglas manages a busy law practice and a mediation career …
Read MoreWed, May 8th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Jennifer Grippa Construction arbitration has evolved significantly over the years. As the industry continues to evolve, so too do the trends and practices within construction arbitration. This article looks at some of the …
Read MoreWed, May 8th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Kim L. Kirn The Financial Industries Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has created a parallel universe for handling disputes outside of the regular court system. It’s a bit like a sci-fi heroine finding herself in …
Read MoreWed, Apr 3rd, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
On April 2, 2024, Michael Eshman, Miles’ neutral and UGA Law alumnus, spoke at the University of Georgia School of Law. The event was organized by the Graduate Program in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and …
Read MoreWed, Apr 3rd, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Chris Osborn John looked at Sandra across the table, with passion in his eyes: “So your answer is, yes?!” Sandra smiled as she gazed back at him, her face equally alive with excitement …
Read MoreWed, Apr 3rd, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Mandi Clay In the demanding realm of law, where high stakes, rigorous deadlines, and intense competition are the norm, the significance of mental health for attorneys cannot be overstated. Attorneys, often seen as …
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