Blog Archives
We’ll Be Back – Judicial Style in COVID
November 17, 2020
Called “We’ll be back,” and inspired by #Hamilton, it offers their take on courts’ work through the pandemic. Take a few minutes to listen—you’ll be glad you did. Judge Jennifer Elrod (CA5) and Judge Charles Eskridge (SDTX).
November 17, 2020
Called “We’ll be back,” and inspired by #Hamilton, it offers their take on courts’ work through the pandemic. Take a few minutes to listen—you’ll be glad you did. Judge Jennifer Elrod (CA5) and Judge Charles Eskridge (SDTX).
Mediation Mis-Judgments: “Assumed Motivation”
November 16, 2020
So here are some thoughts about addressing [assumed motivation], for mediators and parties alike: 1. An assumed motivation may in fact be accurate.Mediations are not love-ins, they are usually challenging processes in which parties pursue (quite rightly) their own desired ends. 4. Take time.To reflect genuinely on a person’s motivation takes time. Pause, don’t rush to judgement. When another party does something unexpected and challenging before or during a mediation, don’t rush to judgement....
November 16, 2020
So here are some thoughts about addressing [assumed motivation], for mediators and parties alike: 1. An assumed motivation may in fact be accurate.Mediations are not love-ins, they are usually challenging processes in which parties pursue (quite rightly) their own desired ends. 4. Take time.To reflect genuinely on a person’s motivation takes time. Pause, don’t rush to judgement. When another party does something unexpected and challenging before or during a mediation, don’t rush to judgement....
College Applications Plummet For Next Year’s Freshman Class
November 15, 2020
Wall Street Journal, College-Admissions Season Was Already Stressful. Pandemic Made It Chaotic: Through Nov. 2, the Common Application had nearly 8% fewer first-year applications than in the same period last year—and 10% fewer applicants. The application is used by more than 900 colleges and universities. ... Early data show that the number of high-school seniors who have filled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for next school year is down 16% from this time last year....
November 15, 2020
Wall Street Journal, College-Admissions Season Was Already Stressful. Pandemic Made It Chaotic: Through Nov. 2, the Common Application had nearly 8% fewer first-year applications than in the same period last year—and 10% fewer applicants. The application is used by more than 900 colleges and universities. ... Early data show that the number of high-school seniors who have filled out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for next school year is down 16% from this time last year....
Designing Binge‐Worthy Courses: Pandemic Pleasures and COVID‐19 Consequences
November 13, 2020
Teachers of conflict, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution who have transitioned their in‐person courses to synchronous video conferencing are posed with significant pedagogical challenges. How will they stoke their students’ curiosity and maintain their students’ interest? How will students find the motivation and energy necessary to engage in nonstop videoconferences, day in and day out? How are they to maintain the high cognitive function required for our courses in the face...
November 13, 2020
Teachers of conflict, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution who have transitioned their in‐person courses to synchronous video conferencing are posed with significant pedagogical challenges. How will they stoke their students’ curiosity and maintain their students’ interest? How will students find the motivation and energy necessary to engage in nonstop videoconferences, day in and day out? How are they to maintain the high cognitive function required for our courses in the face...
Online Dispute Resolution and the Future of Justice
November 12, 2020
Colin Rule, CEO of Mediate.com, has published an article titled, “Online Dispute Resolution and the Future of Justice,” Annual Review of Law and Social Science, Vol. 16, pp. 277-292, 2020. In his work, Mr. Rule examines the history and future of online dispute resolution. The abstract states: Technology is changing the way we interact with each other, which in turn is changing the way we resolve our disputes. Every society throughout history has crafted social...
November 12, 2020
Colin Rule, CEO of Mediate.com, has published an article titled, “Online Dispute Resolution and the Future of Justice,” Annual Review of Law and Social Science, Vol. 16, pp. 277-292, 2020. In his work, Mr. Rule examines the history and future of online dispute resolution. The abstract states: Technology is changing the way we interact with each other, which in turn is changing the way we resolve our disputes. Every society throughout history has crafted social...
Don Philbin Recognized for Mediation by Super Lawyers Again
November 10, 2020
Don Philbin is a tenacious and innovative mediator with well-honed instincts for predictably resolving varied disputes. He combines the art of persuasion with the science of data analytics, which has yielded nationwide recognition and a myriad of teaching and publishing opportunities. Don is recognized by Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Who’s Who Legal, and is an elected fellow of the American Academy of Civil Trial Mediators and International Academy of Mediators
November 10, 2020
Don Philbin is a tenacious and innovative mediator with well-honed instincts for predictably resolving varied disputes. He combines the art of persuasion with the science of data analytics, which has yielded nationwide recognition and a myriad of teaching and publishing opportunities. Don is recognized by Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Who’s Who Legal, and is an elected fellow of the American Academy of Civil Trial Mediators and International Academy of Mediators
When Married Couples Are Facing Potential Family Law Disputes, Should They Decide To Mediate or Litigate?
November 9, 2020
From JD Supra: Mediation, including online mediation, is seemingly all the buzz right now. It has become an integral part of the judicial systems in California, Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. However, to "mediate" or "litigate" is a decision from considering several factors and highly sensitive to the circumstances of domestic relationship during marriage. Mediation can end in several ways: abruptly, after only a couple of sessions; after multiple attempts/sessions;...
November 9, 2020
From JD Supra: Mediation, including online mediation, is seemingly all the buzz right now. It has become an integral part of the judicial systems in California, Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. However, to "mediate" or "litigate" is a decision from considering several factors and highly sensitive to the circumstances of domestic relationship during marriage. Mediation can end in several ways: abruptly, after only a couple of sessions; after multiple attempts/sessions;...
Bankruptcy filings decreased by 21% in the past year, but trouble might lie ahead
November 6, 2020
Bankruptcy filings decreased by 21.1% in the year ending Sept. 30, largely driven by a decrease in nonbusiness bankruptcies. Business bankruptcies decreased by 2.2%, while nonbusiness filings decreased by 21.7%, Law360 reports. The total number of bankruptcies decreased from 776,674 in the year ending in September 2019 to 612,561 in the year ending in September 2020, according to an Oct. 29 press release by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
November 6, 2020
Bankruptcy filings decreased by 21.1% in the year ending Sept. 30, largely driven by a decrease in nonbusiness bankruptcies. Business bankruptcies decreased by 2.2%, while nonbusiness filings decreased by 21.7%, Law360 reports. The total number of bankruptcies decreased from 776,674 in the year ending in September 2019 to 612,561 in the year ending in September 2020, according to an Oct. 29 press release by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
Better Communication Through Neuroscience
November 5, 2020
Nano Tools for Leaders® — a collaboration between Wharton Executive Education and Wharton’s Center for Leadership and Change Management — are fast, effective leadership tools that you can learn and start using in less than 15 minutes, with the potential to significantly impact your success as a leader and the engagement and productivity of the people you lead. Contributor: Michael Platt, Wharton marketing professor and director of the Wharton Neuroscience...
November 5, 2020
Nano Tools for Leaders® — a collaboration between Wharton Executive Education and Wharton’s Center for Leadership and Change Management — are fast, effective leadership tools that you can learn and start using in less than 15 minutes, with the potential to significantly impact your success as a leader and the engagement and productivity of the people you lead. Contributor: Michael Platt, Wharton marketing professor and director of the Wharton Neuroscience...
