Category Archives: Mediation

Congratulations Dispute Resolution Triathlon Winners

October 17, 2011 Paul Kirgis

The Hugh Carey Center for Dispute Resolution at St. John’s hosted the third annual Securities Dispute Resolution Triathlon in Manhattan this weekend. Twenty-four student teams from law schools around the country participated in the competition, which requires them to negotiate, then mediate, then arbitrate a realistic securities dispute. FINRA neutrals serve as mediators, arbitrators, and … Continue reading Congratulations Dispute Resolution Triathlon Winners →

Aragaki on The Age Myth in Mediation

October 11, 2011 art hinshaw 3 Comments

Occasionally I’ll see a message on a list-serv that captures my attention, and that most recently occurred with a recent message sent by Hiro Aragaki (Loyola – LA). I asked if I could post it here, and he agreed. If you’re not familiar w/ Aragaki’s work, he’s quite good at viewing issues from a different vantage point, … Continue reading Aragaki on The Age Myth in Mediation →

Mediation Settlement Day in NYC

September 12, 2011 Jill Gross

I am passing along a note from the organizers of Mediation Settlement Day in New York City: I would like to encourage you to invite your students (and possibly offer extra credit), colleagues and friends to attend our Annual Mediation Settlement Day Kick-Off Event on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at the New York City Bar … Continue reading Mediation Settlement Day in NYC →

Neutral in Chief?

August 27, 2011 Paul Kirgis 3 Comments

The dust has settled now on the debt-ceiling debate, and many liberals believe President Obama both gave away too much in this negotiation and has a habit of giving away too much in negotiations with Congressional Republicans. A theme has emerged that Obama 1) consistently gives away his main concession items without demanding enough in … Continue reading Neutral in Chief? →

Guest Blogger Kristen Blankley on “Taking Charge” and Facilitation

June 21, 2011 Sarah Cole 1 Comment

This post comes from my friend, Professor Kristen Blankley, of University of Nebraska College of Law. Kristen writes: “On Saturday, June 18, 2011, one of my students and I volunteered to act as facilitators in Lincoln’s Nebraska’s Taking Charge 2011 roundtable discussions between Lincoln citizens and officials from the Mayor’s Office. The Taking Charge program … Continue reading Guest Blogger Kristen Blankley on “Taking Charge” and Facilitation →

Faculty Associate Positions at Arizona State

March 2, 2011 art hinshaw

That’s right, come and join the fun at ASU. Below is a shortened version of the official announcement. Please note that the application deadline for both of these positions is quickly approaching – March 15th. The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is looking to hire two Faculty Associates to work on foreclosure … Continue reading Faculty Associate Positions at Arizona State →

R.S.I. has launched a National Guide to Court ADR programs

January 28, 2011 Kelly Browe Olson 2 Comments

Susan Yates sent me some information on a new comprehensive national guide to court alternative dispute resolution programs at CourtADR.org, RSI’s (Resolution Systems Institute) Court ADR Resource Center. From the press release: RSI has published a guide titled Court ADR Across the US, features thousands of statespecific local and federal resources, organized in a dynamic, searchable, state-by-state format. … Continue reading R.S.I. has launched a National Guide to Court ADR programs →

Theodore W. Kheel, 1914 – 2010

November 15, 2010 art hinshaw 4 Comments

The New York Times has a wonderful obituary of Theodore W. Kheel, labor mediator and arbitrator extraordinaire. In today’s lexicon you might say he was the Kenneth Feinberg of his day (1950s – 1980s) as Mr. Kheel was involved in many high profile labor disputes. What mediator wouldn’t love to have this description in their obit: In a … Continue reading Theodore W. Kheel, 1914 – 2010 →

New Blog for RSI

July 30, 2010 Andrea Schneider 2 Comments

I am happy to welcome Susan Yates and RSI to the ADR blogosphere. Their new court-connected blog is outlined below in a message from Susan: I am excited to announce Resolution Systems Institute’s new blog, Just Court ADR. The blog is written by two RSI colleagues and myself, and highlights important topics in court ADR. … Continue reading New Blog for RSI →

Finally, a TV series about a mediator…Part II

March 27, 2010 Jill Gross 1 Comment

In early October, I blogged here about USA network’s plans to launch a TV series about a lawyer turned mediator. Hollywood Reporter has reported in this article that USA has picked up the series, called “Facing Kate,” by ordering the production of 11 episodes in addition to the 90-minute pilot. Dubbing Kate, who is a litigator-turned-mediator, the “ultimate anti-lawyer,” … Continue reading Finally, a TV series about a mediator…Part II →