Article in this month’s ABA Journal, available here. As is so often the case, even a simple narrative here offers the juxtaposition of efficiency / courtclog issues, human rights, and cultural differences. Less articulation of some of the other kinds of mediation features than one often sees. But still, enough here that you could probably … Continue reading ABA Journal on Mediation in India
Cornell University’s Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution, in conjunction with the Modria Mediation Room, is hosting the 2013 Cyberweek eMediation Competition. WHEN: November 4-8, 2013 COMPETITORS: 1. Competitors must be a current student at a college or university. 2. Mediator – Individuals may register to participate in the competition as a mediator. 3. Parties – … Continue reading CyberWeek 2013 eMediation Competition
I just got a newsletter from UCLA indicating that Russell Korobkin has been named Richard C. Maxwell Professor of Law. Congratulations! MM
I’ve received at least a half dozen suggestions from different students over the years that I ought to consider using “The Art of War” as one of the readings in my Negotiation class. I just got another such suggestion, from a student who took my class at least a decade ago, and he was writing … Continue reading “Art of War” as Negotiation Reading ?
On December 2-5, 2013, there will be a “Veterans Treatment Court Conference” in Washington DC that is being advertised as “The nation’s first conference dedicated to Veterans Treatment Courts and justice-involved veterans.” According to the website: This inaugural conference is expected to draw over 1,000 attendees from across the nation! With over 75 sessions, … Continue reading Vet Court Conference in Washington DC
Now that October is upon us it’s time for me (aka Mr. Timely) to follow Andrea’s footsteps with a post about how I spent my summer “vacation.” (Here’s Andrea’s original post and Cynthia’s follow-up). Of course, anytime I hear someone discuss “how I spent my summer vacation” I can’t help but think of this Cheech … Continue reading How I Spent My Summer “Vacation”
From this morning’s online Chronicle of Higher Education. Story here. MM — O’Bannon Lawyers Signal Openness to Settlement Talks With NCAA By Brad Wolverton The plaintiffs’ lawyers in a federal antitrust lawsuit involving the rights of college athletes say they are open to settlement discussions with the National Collegiate Athletic Association, a potential sign … Continue reading CHE on O’Bannon Settlement Talks
I recently received this job announcement for professorial positions in dispute resolution. Looks like a great teaching opportunity! 2 Faculty Positions in Conflict Resolution: One Assistant Professor, and one Associate Professor Description: The Graduate Programs in Conflict Resolution at the University of Massachusetts Boston seek to hire both a junior and a senior faculty member … Continue reading Job Opportunity in Dispute Resolution Teaching
On Friday Fordham School of Law hosted its 8th Annual ADR Symposium. This year’s event, entitled ADR Ethics in a Changing World, featured Ellen Waldman (Thomas Jefferson) as the keynote speaker and had a great lineup of speakers. If you haven’t read her book Mediation Ethics: Cases and Commentaries, you should put it on your … Continue reading Nolan-Haley on Fordham’s Annual ADR Symposium
NPR ran this story today: Shutdown Showdown: Assessing Obama’s Negotiating Tactics
