Mediation for senior lawyersBy Patrick J. HitpasSenior Lawyers, February 2013Even if you have done well without mediation in your practice, you may want to use mediation as a resource as you continue your legal career. You may find that mediation helps to make your practice even more successful and enjoyable.
The constitutionality of criminalizing cyberbullyingBy Lauren RoadmanHuman and Civil Rights, January 2013The growing problems of bullying and cyberbullying are forcing the government, as well as local communities, to look at ways to help solve these problems.
10 tips for mediating pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 905By Barb CollinsAlternative Dispute Resolution, November 2012The author has compiled ten things she has learned over the years, to assist those who might want to give the mediation of child custody and visitation disputes a try.
All it takes is a signatureBy Taryn VaughanAlternative Dispute Resolution, November 2012People often are oblivious to the specific details listed in such popular consumer product agreements as credit card contracts, agreeing to terms sometimes without even reading anything in the agreement.
Case briefsBy Taryn Vaughan, Madalyn Phillips, & Casey HarterAlternative Dispute Resolution, November 2012Recent cases of interest to ADR practitioners.
The constitutionality of criminalizing cyberbullyingBy Lauren RoadmanAlternative Dispute Resolution, November 2012The growing problems of bullying and cyberbullying are forcing the government, as well as local communities, to look at ways to help solve these problems.
HappeningsBy Taryn Vaughan, Madalyn Phillips, & Casey HarterAlternative Dispute Resolution, November 2012Mediation updates from around the country.
In issue of first impression, First District addresses impact of arbitration award exceeding Illinois’ monetary limits on court-ordered arbitrationBy John R. SchleppenbachAlternative Dispute Resolution, November 2012Until recently, no Illinois court had addressed the impact of an arbitration award exceeding the Illinois Supreme Court's monetary limits. In June of this year, however, the First District in Babcock v. Wallace opined that such an award was erroneous, but nonetheless affirmed its enforcement because the party seeking to set it aside had failed to follow the appropriate procedural steps to do so.
Nevada’s foreclosure program: Is it working?By Casey HarterAlternative Dispute Resolution, November 2012Several years later, there have been supporters who claim that Nevada's bill was a success, noting that of the 13,813 homeowners who participated in this program, 11,674 mediations resulted in no foreclosure. However, opponents are quick to point out that, of the participants, only about 11 percent were able to maintain their home through loan modification.
ADR in Technology ColumnBy Meghan SteinbeissAlternative Dispute Resolution, October 2012Recent technological improvements that may assist in mediation.
Case briefsBy Casey Harter, Em Rademaker, Meghan Steinbeiss, Madeline Moton, Madalyn Phillips, & Shauntal Van DreelAlternative Dispute Resolution, October 2012Recent cases of interest to ADR practitioners.
Dartmouth College creates conflict resolution program to address campus conflictBy Madalyn PhillipsAlternative Dispute Resolution, October 2012This new program will mediate conflicts such as hazing, roommate issues, uncomfortable sexual events and other disturbances, but will not be able to undertake any cases where a student actually violated the law.
HappeningsBy Casey Harter, Em Rademaker, Meghan Steinbeiss, Madeline Moton, Madalyn Phillips, & Shauntal Van DreelAlternative Dispute Resolution, October 2012Mediation updates from around the country.
ISBA—It’s just the beginning. Get involvedBy Hon. Ann Breen-Greco & Sandra CrawfordAlternative Dispute Resolution, October 2012An overview of the recent ISBA/JTBF Law & Leadership Institute, which was held over the summer at the John Marshall Law School.
ADR in Technology ColumnBy Meghan SteinbeissAlternative Dispute Resolution, May 2012Recent technological improvements that may assist in mediation.
Case briefsBy Casey Harter, Em Rademaker, Meghan Steinbeiss, Madeline Moton, Madalyn Phillips, & Shauntal Van DreelAlternative Dispute Resolution, May 2012Recent cases of interest to ADR practitioners.
The Center for Elder Law publishes study on the mediator’s roleBy Casey HarterAlternative Dispute Resolution, May 2012Elder mediation is growing and, as a result, basic rules and regulations need to be placed in order to better serve the needs of older adults.
HappeningsBy Casey Harter, Em Rademaker, Meghan Steinbeiss, Madeline Moton, Madalyn Phillips, & Shauntal Van DreelAlternative Dispute Resolution, May 2012Mediation updates from around the country.
Illinois Senator Don Harmon repeals arbitration provisionsBy Madeline MotonAlternative Dispute Resolution, May 2012The repeal eliminates a provision that requires the Illinois Supreme Court to evaluate the effectiveness of mandatory court-annexed arbitration and report the results of the evaluation to the General Assembly annually.
Small claims court mediation in Will CountyBy Robert BerlinerAlternative Dispute Resolution, May 2012An overview of the 12th Judicial Circuit's free mediation program, which began offering its services in March 2010.
The state of community mediation: NAFCM’s 2011 findingsBy Shauntal Van DreelAlternative Dispute Resolution, May 2012The National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM) recently released The State of Community Mediation: 2011 Report, provides an up-to-date summation of where the community mediation field stands, what it has accomplished, and where its future may lead.
Stop the killingBy Hon. Ann Breen-GrecoAlternative Dispute Resolution, May 2012Many schools have ADR practices written into their Code of Conduct but somehow it is not working as well as it should.
Time to fix your arbitration agreementsBy Brian CasterBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, May 2012Employers with a potentially broad arbitration agreement should have legal counsel review the language to ensure its viability in the wake of the NLRB's recent and potentially far-reaching decision.
ADR and Social Change ColumnBy Em RademakerAlternative Dispute Resolution, April 2012Throughout its evolution, Idealist.org has maintained the same goals of connecting people and opportunities concerning socially-conscious visions.
ADR in Technology ColumnBy Meghan SteinbeissAlternative Dispute Resolution, April 2012Recent technological improvements that may assist in mediation.
Case briefsBy Casey Harter, Em Rademaker, Meghan Steinbeiss, Madeline Moton, Madalyn Phillips, & Shauntal Van DreelAlternative Dispute Resolution, April 2012Recent cases of interest to ADR practitioners.
