Mark Fotohabadi 
Our divorce mediation checklist will help you go through the divorce mediation checklist and negotiation process. When it’s time to divorce, there may be an urge to try and put the marriage entirely behind you. However, your life will probably be entangled with your spouse’s for a long time, especially if the marriage was long …
Whether you are just beginning your career or you have years of work experience on your resume, completing a mediation program may be the next step to mastering the art of mediation and accessing the skills and processes that will drive your career into the next phase. Mediation is a powerful tool for dispute resolution, …
For those interested in becoming a professional mediator, earning a mediation certificate can be the first step in playing an active role in the mediation process. However, many budding mediators may not understand what being a certified mediator means for their careers or how to access the mediation field. Others may wish to complete mediation …
Who can be an arbitrator? Let’s find out! I. The arbitration boom. Arbitration is booming. The United States Department of Labor estimates that the demand for arbitrators will grow at twice the rate expected for other occupations between now and the end of the decade. Nor is the trend confined to the United …
Who can be a mediator? The role of a mediator is one that many people may only consider once they participate in a dispute where they encounter a mediator. For some, becoming a mediator may feel like an unattainable or unfamiliar goal because the role can have misunderstandings or assumptions about how to become a …
Communication is an important part of any workplace or group setting, and a key component of reaching agreements. When communication is healthy, a workplace or group can be productive and reach its objective. When communication breaks down, other aspects of the workplace begin to fall apart as well. In some cases, communication breaks down as …
When considering whether to use alternative dispute resolution to settle a dispute, the parties may consider the advantages and disadvantages of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Alternative dispute resolution can be an excellent opportunity to resolve a dispute without the time and money required by the litigation process. However, alternative dispute resolution is not the best …
Can you back out of a settlement agreement if you have changed your mind? Evaluation of the risks of litigation and candid discussions of the possible strength of opponents’ arguments and the weakness of one’s own may make it seem as if everyone is against you. The gulf between initial expectations and final settlement can be …
Business communication strategies are vital to ensuring effective communication between a business and its audience. Communication is essential to any business, regardless of the product or service. Poor communication within the business can lead to many issues for the business, both from employees and consumers or clients alike. Understanding how to effectively communicate with a …
When a dispute arises during a construction project, the parties may use the AAA Construction Rules, which cover arbitration and mediation procedures for construction disputes governed by the American Arbitration Association. It allows the parties to a dispute to attempt to resolve their disagreement without going through a trial and litigating the dispute in front …