My COVID Perceived Injurious Experiences
This article details a mediator's experience with COVID, and vocalizing feelings of anger and perceived conflict.
Document Your Wishes: Divorce & Changing Life Insurance Beneficiaries
A surprising outcome that is noteworthy for Divorcing (or Divorced) Couples seeking to use Life Insurance Proceeds to assist their exes and or children.
Ending a Marriage? Don't Get Divorced from Financial Reality in the Process
Sound financial planning may be the last thing on your mind when divorcing but it may never be more valuable.
A Q&A Session With Ron Ravikoff on Health Systems and the Benefits of ADR
Ronald Ravikoff, Esq., has been a JAMS neutral since 2012 and has been on the American Healthcare Lawyers Association panel of neutrals since 2014. We spoke with Ron Ravikoff about his extensive experience in health care mediation and arbitration and the advantages alternate dispute resolution (ADR) brings to the health care industry at large.
Using Stone Soup
Out of the blue, I got an email from Peter Phillips saying, “John, just a note to report how much fun Stone Soup is.
Why is the Pandemic Causing a Spike in Divorce?
At the outset of the Covid-19 outbreak, many experts predicted a sharp increase in divorce rates. This has played out a bit differently than expected.
How Does a Mediator Help Families Resolve Conflict? - Video
Is your family or someone you know going through a rough patch and wondering when might it be necessary to bring in a mediator? Watch this video if you'd like to know how a mediator helps families resolve conflicts and what the qualities of a good mediator are.
Transformative Mediation Described Accurately in New Book
Tara West has studied all of the approaches to mediation.
Conflict Resolution and Religion
This article discusses the power of respectful communication and appreciation of different values for working through value-based conflicts. Understanding other people’s personal journeys, which led them to make their religious decisions, can resolve conflict by exposing shared interests.
Being Nice Helps
This brief article looks at the need to engender good will in a contested divorce.
Further Reflections on the last 525,600 minutes (x 2)!
What has the last 21 months taught me?
Eviction Mediation Updates, December 2021
As the state of eviction mediation continues to evolve, we wanted to share some notable developments from across the country.
“Hearing” the Other Side in Employment Mediations
Abby Silverman and Cyrus Dugger offer their thoughts on various topics related to employment mediation, including negotiation strategies, tax considerations and goodwill gestures.
How to Get Through The Holiday Season if You Are Getting Divorced?
When you are getting divorced or separated, a torrent of mixed emotions, such as anger, relief, and worry are likely to overwhelm you.
How To Have an Unsuccessful Mediation
Recently, I conducted a mediation which from the moment I introduced myself, I knew it would not settle. These signs gave it away.
Transformative Family Dialogue During the Pandemic – A Story from a Mediation Center in the Czech Republic
The Top Five Issues in Startup Co-Founder Separations
Perspectives from JAMS neutral Shirish Gupta and JAMS Diversity Fellow Genesis Fisher on navigating co-founder separation disputes.
[Podcast] CEO Leadership: A Conversation with Chris Poole on His Career and the Pathway Forward for JAMS
A podcast produced by Arbitrate.com features JAMS CEO Chris Poole reflecting on his time at JAMS, rising to industry challenges, trends, and the future of alternative dispute resolution.
Video: When Might It Be Necessary to Bring In a Mediator?
Have you wondered, when might it be necessary to bring in a mediator or, how does a mediator help families resolve conflicts?
Your Gut Instincts and Conflict
Many of us have fine-tuned instincts that help guide us through challenges we face when we encounter situations and interactions that perplex us.
Changing Hearts, Minds, and Behavior around Conflict
Before I start teaching a course or workshop about conflict management, I always tell my students that I have a modest goal for the class: to change their hearts, minds, and behaviors.
Mixed Mode Dispute Resolution Papers Featured at Fordham Conference
This panel had many highlights, including FOI Tom Stipanowich, who coined the term mixed-mode and who now refers to it as “lane-changing.”
Why is Gray Divorce Becoming Increasingly Common?
A “gray divorce” occurs when a senior couple ends their marriage after years or decades of togetherness.
How to Stay Calm During Difficult Conversations (like at Thanksgiving!)
Have you wondered how to control your emotions during a difficult conversation or how to stay calm during a difficult conversation?