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Keep Matters Moving: Zoom-Mediate With a Proficient, Mediator-Host

It’s increasingly important to find ways to keep cases moving and conserve or access resources to minimize backlogs, be able to accept new matters, and more.  Tell clients, opposing counsel and colleagues: Video-conferenced (Zoom) Mediating Is Effective, Resourceful, & a Smart Thing To Do … Continue reading

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Coronavirus Coping: Embrace Technology and Put Familiarity To Use

The interruption of work and incomes for practitioners and clients alike is a great concern due to the ramifications of stemming the spread of the coronavirus. Personal health and safety are the unrivaled priorities, but work reduction and economic instability … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving (and some Ruffled Feather Avoidance Tips)

Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving Day! Ruffled Feathers Avoidance Tips (Because, Holidays…) When you feel the temperature rise, wait a beat or two and take a breath with each.  Ask yourself whether a response is going to improve the circumstances, … Continue reading

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Looking At Equal Pay: What It’s Based On, Where It’s Found, And the Resolution-Value of Mediation (Confidentiality) For All

To help highlight the breadth of consideration Equal Pay issues ought to receive, by plaintiffs and defendants, I found an article by Allen Smith, J.D. which I believe encapsulates the gravamen of Equal Pay litigation.  “Tougher State Laws Increase Scrutiny … Continue reading

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The Benefits Of Mediating Noncompliance Matters – Sooner Rather Than Later

Stakes over noncompliance are getting higher. Partly because there is more to keep abreast of, and partly because of increased enforcement. Recent changes in workplace law reflect a robust effort afoot to find, crack down on and deter future noncompliance … Continue reading

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