Articles From Hon. Michael S. Jordan

‘Every One of Us Can Make a Difference!’ By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Human and Civil Rights, February 2024 Individually and jointly, the many agencies play a major role in the lives and welfare of all.
‘Every One of Us Can Make a Difference!’ By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Labor and Employment Law, December 2023 Individually and jointly, the many agencies play a major role in the lives and welfare of all.
Reflections for History By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Senior Lawyers, October 2023 Like the public officials we elect, all of us will be judged by our peers.
CLE Panel Discusses Mediation and Arbitration Considerations Relating to Finance and Securities Industry By Hon. Michael S. Jordan, (ret.) Labor and Employment Law, December 2022 A summary of a recent CLE program presented by the Labor and Employment Law Section Council.
Arbitration for the Future Occurring in the Present By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Labor and Employment Law, April 2021 A look at virtual arbitration during COVID-19.
Together We Can Teach New Ways to Resolve Grievances By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2020 A look at how video meetings can provide a safer, more efficient, and less costly way to resolve conflicts.
Together We Can Teach New Ways to Resolve Grievances By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Labor and Employment Law, September 2020 A look at how video meetings can provide a safer, more efficient, and less costly way to resolve conflicts.
Reflections on Ethics, Morality, and Codes of Personal Conduct By J.D. Jordan & Judge Michael S. Jordan, (ret.) Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2020 A reflection on morals and ethics.
Reflections on Ethics, Morality, and Codes of Personal Conduct By J.D. Jordan & Judge Michael S. Jordan, (ret.) Bench and Bar, March 2020 A reflection on morals and ethics.
An inappropriate mediator By Hon. Michael S. Jordan, (ret.) Bench and Bar, May 2019 Judge Michael Jordan (ret.) reflects on his his experience during a mediation he attended for one of his relatives.
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An inappropriate mediator By Hon. Michael S. Jordan, (ret.) Tort Law, April 2019 Judge Michael Jordan (ret.) reflects on his his experience during a mediation he attended for one of his relatives.
The Intermediary Program – A 40-year uncompleted project of the Illinois State Bar Association By Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, February 2019 An overview of The Intermediary Program.
Blessing or curse: Having an eclectic ADR practice By Hon. Michael S. Jordan, (ret.) Bench and Bar, July 2018 The pros and cons of affiliating your alternative dispute resolution practice with an entity that requires an exclusive relationship.
Blessing or curse: Having an eclectic ADR practice By Hon. Michael S. Jordan, (ret.) Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2018 The pros and cons of affiliating your alternative dispute resolution practice with an entity that requires an exclusive relationship.
Foreclosure mediation has expanded to many parts of Illinois By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, June 2014 Even though foreclosure filings have declined over the past year or so, there remain nearly 50,000 pending residential and non-residential foreclosures pending in Cook County alone.
Foreclosure mediation has expanded to many parts of Illinois By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2014 The Cook County Circuit Court has created a mediation process to aid the assigned judges in addressing the legal, factual, and emotional issues facing tens of thousands of people being brought into court.
The cost of arbitration By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2013 Any experienced advocate or arbitrator knows that increasing costs are difficult to sell to the parties and the public so a challenge exists to think out of the box to manage the costs.
Illinois Justice - The Scandal of 1969 and the Rise of John Paul Stevens by Professor Kenneth A. Manaster with a foreword by Justice Stevens, published by The University of Chicago Press, Chicago, 2001, 317 pages. By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, February 2009 Illinois Justice, by law professor Kenneth A. Manaster, is a must-read for anyone interested in Illinois court history.
Message from the Chair By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2006 The 2005-2006 year has been moving faster than I had imagined when I moved up to Chair last spring under the presidency of Bob Downs.
Change in Small Claims limits affects arbitration By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, April 2006 As most of you are aware, the Illinois Supreme Court recently raised the dollar amount of Small Claims from $5,000 to $10,000 effective the beginning of 2006.
Message from the Chair By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2006 I believe this edition of our newsletter has many issues to consider for our respective practices. Each article and case report selected usually becomes food for thought for me.
Message from the Chair By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Alternative Dispute Resolution, March 2006 As most of you are aware, the Illinois Supreme Court recently raised the dollar amount of Small Claims from $5,000 to $10,000 effective the beginning of 2006 with the resulting effect of having fewer cases subject to mandatory arbitration.
Message from the Chair By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Alternative Dispute Resolution, February 2006 I am happy to say that the November 18, 2005 CLE program on mediation skills held in Springfield at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library was a success.
Debarred from right to reject arbitration award; lessons for arbitrators and litigants By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, December 2005 This subrogation action involving damages sustained in a vehicle collision by plaintiff’s insured was referred to mandatory arbitration in Cook County.
Message from the Chair By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Alternative Dispute Resolution, December 2005 The ADR Section Council has been trying to get out the word that mediation has many advantages over litigation.
Mediation skills for advocates By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, November 2005 The ISBA Bench-Bar, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Administrative Law Section Councils are co-sponsoring the “Mediation Skills for Advocates” CLE program in Springfield on Friday, November 18, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 PM.
Chair’s column By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2005 I feel a great sense of pride and gratitude becoming the Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section for the year 2005-2006.
A mediation program is set for Friday December 3, 2004 in Chicago—Read the details! By Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, October 2004 A half-day program on MEDIATION for lawyer advocates will be held on Friday, December 3, 2004 in Chicago.
Court annexed mediation in Cook County By Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, May 2004 Mediation is a process whereby the parties are empowered by principled negotiation aided by the involvement of an impartial and non-decisional neutral who enhances communication and encourages collaborative problem solving that results in a voluntary settlement with improved relationships.
Debarred from right to reject arbitration award By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, August 2003 This subrogation action involving damages sustained in a vehicle collision by plaintiff's insured was referred to mandatory arbitration in Cook County.

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