New York Dispute Resolution Lawyer – Vol 16 No 2
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Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution
Remote Mediations and Unwanted Guests
The federal government has officially ended the COVID-19 emergency, but remote mediation remains. The practical benefits of remote mediation for both attorneys and their clients are obvious. On the other hand, the relaxed formality of remote mediations has created unexpected problems, including the appearance of uninvited guests, who can wreak havoc and endanger a productive … Continued
New York Dispute Resolution Lawyer – Vol 16 No 1
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Inaugural Charles M. Newman Award To Be Presented to Dispute Resolution Leader and John Jay College Professor
Maria Volpe, a professor of sociology and director of the Dispute Resolution Program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice – City University of New York, has been chosen to receive the inaugural Charles M. Newman Award by the Dispute Resolution Section of the New York State Bar Association during its Annual Meeting Jan. 18-24 … Continued
New York Dispute Resolution Lawyer – Vol 15 No 2
Enforcing Mediated Settlement Agreements, or, When Is a Deal Really a Deal: An Analysis of Murphy v. Institute of International Education
Is the mediation agreement enforceable by the defendant? Does a party’s change of heart require deference, where the more detailed settlement agreement had not yet been finalized and signed? Should it matter that plaintiff is pro se and contends that she signed the mediation agreement under duress caused by her court-appointed mediation counsel and the mediator?
Trigger Tranquility, Not Outrage: What the Depp v. Heard Trial Can Teach Clients About Communicating During Disputes
The ongoing connection between Heard and Depp, the effect of social media influencers on both and the notoriety of the trial make this case an excellent pedagogical tool to teach clients about the dangers of using social media and online communications during disputes.
New York Dispute Resolution Lawyer – Vol 15 No 1
Reimagining Access to Justice: Should We Shift to Virtual Mediation Programs Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic, Especially for Small Claims?
Does virtual mediation allow litigants to have better access to the justice system? Meaning, can these litigants literally participate and show up for their court hearings?