Wed, Feb 19th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Kim L. Kirn Sexual harassment legislation keeps coming in the aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein scandal and the resulting #Metoo Movement. Recently, the state of California enacted a bill protecting survivors of sexual assault, …
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By Jeffrey W. Lasky The ongoing attempts by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar to mediate the war between Hamas and Israel bring to the forefront the potential that mediation can have to resolve …
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By Gino Brogdon, Jr. In a world grappling with the aftermath of COVID-19, the landscape of dispute resolution has undergone profound changes. As a mediator with Miles Mediation & Arbitration and the founder of …
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By Douglas V. Chandler As an attorney and mediator who specializes in professional liability cases and issues affecting lawyers and their firms, I’ve learned that while the fact patterns and circumstances of every case …
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By Kelly K. James If you’ve ever served as an executor, you may already know how complicated, stressful, and time-consuming the process can be. In fact, according to a recent study, the average estate …
Read MoreMon, Aug 5th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration
By Joe Murphey “They couldn’t hit an elephant at this distance.” -Famous last words of Brig. Gen. John Sedgwick, May 9, 1864 It was a bright, spring morning in early May 1864. The …
Read MoreFri, 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 …
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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 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 …
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