What are the 5 Requirements for Adverse Possession?

What are the 5 Requirements for Adverse Possession

What are the 5 Requirements for Adverse Possession? Adverse possession, often referred to as squatter’s rights, is a legal principle that includes 5 requirements that allow a person to claim ownership of a property if they have occupied it for a certain period without the true owner’s permission. Though laws can vary by jurisdiction, there …

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Profound New Insights on Conflict and Client Psychology

Profound New Insights on Conflict and Client Psychology

By Zach Ulrich As a kid I used to enjoy looking through glasses of water at the objects beyond because, depending upon the shape of the glass or the flow of the water, the images became distorted, bent, and often produced some pretty funny results. What I didn’t realize at the time was that with …

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Dispute Resolution Systems Design

Dispute Resolution Systems Design

By Kristofer S. Michaud Dispute Resolution Systems Design and Implementation in a Corporate Setting Increasingly, corporations recognize the value of a Program for managing workplace conflict that precludes litigation. These systems are designed by trained ADR consultants retained by the company on a contract basis. In order to implement such a Program, there must first …

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The Zen-Resolution Revolution

The Zen-Resolution Revolution

By Zachary Ulrich What Companies (And Families) Can Learn From Mindfulness Ever have one of those moments where you were just so frustrated that you couldn’t think straight? Where all you could think about was the problem or source of your anxiety or anger? Where you couldn’t stop thinking about it – milling about it …

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Personal Injury Case Checklist

Personal Injury Case Checklist

What is a personal injury case? A personal injury claim does not require physical injuries. Personal injury refers to a defendant’s failure to exercise care in a way that results in injury to another person or their property.  Have you been involved in an accident? Follow the personal injury checklists below. They will help you …

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Mediating Wrongful Death Cases

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The necessity for mediating wrongful death cases comes when we least expect. A late-night phone call jerks you awake.  Who could it be at this hour?  Filled with a nameless dread, you answer.  Good news could have waited until morning.  As the caller speaks, you have a sense that everything normal has been ripped away.  …

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An Interview with International Arbitrator & Mediator Eric Van Ginkel

Eric van Ginkel

By Zach Ulrich Our ADR Times Contributing Editor, Zach Ulrich, had the opportunity to sit down with expert international mediator and arbitrator Eric van Ginkel, and discuss topics including the role of culture and language in international disputes, differences between international and intranational conflicts, and Mr. van Ginkel’s career as a neutral. A consummate commercial …

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Winning The Race Taking Chances and Assessing The Risks

Winning The Race Taking Chances and Assessing The Risks

By Mikita Weaver I was fortunate enough to attend a Horse Race in Hong Kong. I heard about the race from a friend I met while traveling who just so happened to be a horse jockey in the United States. We were both eager to see what proved to be an exhilarating cultural experience. Apparently, …

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Is Settlement Counsel a New Trend in Litigation?

Settlement Counsel

By Scott Van Soye George nervously drummed his fingers on the desk. He was torn. On the one hand, he’d known this lawsuit ought to settle the moment Brad Givens retained him. The facts were weak, the law was unsettled, and Brad could make real money in partnership with the defendants, if they could stop …

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Mediation as the Unlicensed Practice of Psychology?

Mediation as the Unlicensed Practice of Psychology?

By Jasper Ozbirn It is common knowledge among mediators, as well as the general public, that the unlicensed practice of law (UPL) is illegal. While there is some debate on what constitutes the “practice of law,” the rule is clear that a mediator may not practice law. On the other hand, many consider experienced attorneys …

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