Steve Dunn

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 …

Fri, Apr 18th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Steve Dunn   In my 20+ years as a management-side employment lawyer, I used to receive calls about all kinds of workplace situations, but there is one category that still gives me nightmares.   …

Fri, Apr 18th, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Steve Dunn   I am often asked, “When is the best time to schedule a mediation?”   Some lawyers like to schedule mediation as early as possible in the litigation, as soon as it …

Fri, Mar 21st, 2025 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Miles Mediation & Arbitration is proud to sponsor the North Carolina Bar Association’s (NCBA) Dispute Resolution Section Council Meeting on Thursday, March 27, in Greensboro, NC.   Miles’ mediator, Steve Dunn will speak at the …

Wed, Nov 6th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Miles is proud to sponsor the 40th Annual NC/SC Labor and Employment Law Conference on November 8-9, at the Le Méridien Charlotte. This year’s program covers the latest trends and key updates in labor and …

Wed, 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 …

Tue, Mar 5th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Kelly K. James   Covenants not to compete (also called restrictive covenants) are a hot topic in employment law today. A number of states now have, or are considering, laws invalidating these employment contract provisions. …

Fri, Jan 12th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Miles’ neutrals Steve Dunn and Angus Macaulay will present at the 2024 South CarolinaBar Convention on January 18-21 in Charleston, SC. The convention is the premier event for the legal profession in South Carolina. More …

Fri, Jan 5th, 2024 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

By Kelly K. James   The end of one year and the beginning of another is an excellent time to take stock, and to plan for a successful year. With that in mind, I’d like …

Tue, Oct 3rd, 2023 | by Miles Mediation and Arbitration

Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in nearly every aspect of business today, but at what cost? A recent lawsuit brought by the EEOC has demonstrated one of risks of using AI in the recruiting …