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If you’re interested in becoming a mediator in Ohio, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the steps you need to take to become a successful mediator in the Buckeye State. Mediation is an essential method of alternative dispute resolution that helps parties settle their differences without going through the …
Whether you’re a professional mediator, a manager seeking to address workplace disputes, or someone looking to improve your personal relationships, developing mediation competency is essential. Mediation is a valuable skill that can help individuals resolve conflicts and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key components of mediation competency and discuss practical …
Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a case may be considered for removal to federal court in certain circumstances. This can be helpful to defendants for several reasons that will be discussed below, and it allows the case to move throughout the federal court system rather than the state court system. Understanding when, how, …
If you are interested in project mediation and negotiations, you might ask, what is a change order? A change order is an essential part of the project management process. It is a document that outlines a project’s original scope, providing a formal method for adjusting schedules, budgets, and other aspects of the original contract or project …
Preemption is a legal principle that has been a topic of discussion in various legal fields for many years. Essentially, federal preemption occurs when federal and state laws conflict. This concept has significant implications in areas such as environmental law, immigration law, and constitutional law. The Two Types of Preemption There are two types of …
Despite being practiced by various cultures and religions throughout history, being married to more than one person at a time, also known as polygamy, is illegal in many countries today, including the United States and most Western countries. Polygamy, the practice of having multiple spouses at the same time, has been a controversial and widely …
Legal project management has become a “must-have” for law firms in the present climate. In an increasingly competitive legal landscape, law firms must find ways to stand out from the competition and deliver the best possible service to their clients. One way to achieve this is through the adoption of legal project management (LPM). In …
The two most common methods for settling legal disputes are through settlement conferences and mediation. Though they may appear similar at first glance, there are significant differences between these two processes, which can affect your approach to dispute resolution and the outcome of your case. While both settlement conferences and mediation share some similarities, there are key …
When it comes to criminal proceedings, there are a lot of processes and procedural steps that can be difficult to understand; one such step is the pre-trial conference. What is a pre-trial conference? What is its purpose? How does it fit into the legal process? In this blog post, we’ll explore the answers to these …
Mediators and all other neutral third parties have many ethical and moral obligations to abide by. As mediation grows in popularity and becomes a valuable dispute resolution method utilized by aggrieved parties who wish to avoid costly lawsuits and protracted court battles, the role of the mediator is pivotal in ensuring that both parties reach …