While the parties may never truly trust each other, a mediator can gain their trust—both in the process and in the mediator—and pave the way for resolution. Trust is an essential element of the ...

To learn the steps of a mediation process and see that it is just a more formalized way of doing the basic steps of problem-solving Put the word "conflict" on the board. Hand out paper and pencils.

Mediation is often viewed by lawyers as a "this" or "that" on the spectrum from facilitative to evaluative. In reality, experienced neutrals view mediation as a process customized to the needs of the ...

Audit of Attorney General’s Consumer Assistance Program Finds Vermonters’ Complaints Generally Handled Promptly and Professionally, Procedures and Performance Reporting Can be ...

The Nevada Supreme Court, which oversees the Foreclosure Mediation Program, has several times in the past 18 months updated program rules in response to concerns that have arisen, but bank officials ...

After my recent article on arbitration, a few readers e-mailed me privately to ask me what I thought of the mediation process. So, thanks for asking, and here you go. Talk With Opposing Counsel ...

Nevada’s mortgage foreclosure mediation program and similar programs in other states are delaying efforts to resolve problem loans, the top official at the Mortgage Bankers Association said today. “We ...

The Major League Baseball Players Association on Friday rejected the league’s request to involve federal mediation in bargaining, an expected decision the players delivered one day after MLB formally ...