The ongoing attempts by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar to mediate the war between Hamas and Israel bring to the forefront the potential that mediation can have to resolve conflict. Yet the use of ...

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Mediation offers the unique opportunity to have open discussions, control risk, manage cost and resolve litigation on predictable and agreed upon terms. Yet, even seasoned attorneys frequently fall ...

While arbitration and mediation are inherently different in structure and purpose, my experience as an arbitrator has become a vital asset to my work as a mediator. It has equipped me with not only ...

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For every fierce clash, there will be those behind the scenes striving to resolve it through diplomatic means. One such mediator, from Berlin’s Berghof Foundation, tells us the key steps to resolution ...

Mediation is an invaluable process for resolving disputes outside the courtroom, offering individuals an alternative way to manage conflicts with fairness, efficiency, and mutual understanding. As ...

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A Texas law passed in June allows Texans to use a mediator to negotiate disputed charges of more than $1,000 by healthcare providers, but many mediators are reluctant to participate in such ...