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New Starbucks Arbitration Clause

August 1, 2023 crule Leave a comment

From FOI Amy Schmitz: This might be a good exercise example or something to use in classes, as we plan our fall term. Starbucks sent a new change for their TOS today and a big part of the change was related to Dispute Resolution. Here is the new provision: “Please read this section carefully. It … Continue reading New Starbucks Arbitration Clause →

New International Directory of Mediators – Free Registration

April 25, 2023 crule Leave a comment

EMW in India has launched a new International Online Directory of Mediators, and registration is free for all global mediators. The partners in this project include E-Mediation Writings (EMW) Mediate.com, Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI), Association for India International Mediation & Arbitration Services (AIIMAS), Association of Mediation Practitioners (AMP), and Ex-Curia International. You can register … Continue reading New International Directory of Mediators – Free Registration →

Expert Mediation Forms

March 31, 2023 crule Leave a comment

Expert mediators Bob Berlin and Carolyn Raines have generously shared their full packet of expert mediation forms for anyone to use. These forms have been crafted over decades of practice to encompass all elements of the mediation process. They’re an especially valuable resource for young mediators just getting started. Here’s a brief introduction video describing … Continue reading Expert Mediation Forms →

Greetings, All!

February 15, 2023 crule Leave a comment

I am the the world’s biggest fan of Indisputably.org, and I am delighted to be able to serve as the “team nerd” helping with some of the WordPress configuration and editorial management (and maybe put in a few posts here and there along the way). Thanks for welcoming me in to the Indisputably community.

Jen Reynolds on October: Roleplay: “Ooh, yes! These are great. Also preparing spell slots (importance of pre-work) and long/short rests (taking breaks, self-care).”

Michael Moffitt on October: Roleplay: “Make an insight check. (Do I believe this person). Cast Friends. (Application obvious.) Cast Dissonant Whispers. (Introducing discordance into another’s…”

John Lande on Easy as Pi: “I want to learn more about AI because it clearly will have major impacts on all of us. So, in…”

Susan Yates on Easy as Pi: “This weekend a Freakonomics piece on using AI for research said to treat AI like an eager intern who has…”

John Lande on Training Your Mediator Bot: “The NYT describes how AI systems train their bots. So be prepared to spend a lot of quality time training…”

Susan Yates on Department of Labor Confuses Arbitration and Mediation: “That is shameful.”

John Lande on Suggestions for Dying (and Living): “The Washington Post published this article, “I am dying at age 49. Here’s why I have no regrets. Life is…”

Sylvia Clute on Not a Restorative Justice Process: “It was difficult to read the article about this tragic episode in the school in California. It seems the RJ…”

Jill Gross on Not a Restorative Justice Process: “Thanks for these insights Cynthia. And who was this so-called “mediator” who allowed this process to go forward with all…”

Thomas P. Valenti on Not a Restorative Justice Process: “This incident points out the need for early engagement of dispute system design professionals by the entity which identifies the…”