Privacy and confidentiality are words that are used often and interchangeably in the legal and dispute resolution world, yet there are key differences between the terms that are important to understand. Just what these differences are and how they affect information is a concept that is sometimes overlooked when engaging in a legal dispute. Many legal and alternative dispute …
Let’s take a deeper look into Face Negotiation Theory. Have you ever been in a negotiation or conversation with someone where you suddenly notice yourself taking on a defensive stance to protect yourself? Maybe you have been more willing to give in a negotiation to help the other person or preserve what you believe the …
For many people hoping to become a mediator, the first question they may ask is whether you have to be a lawyer to become a mediator. It is a relief for some to know that they do not need to attend law school, earn a law degree, or even practice law before becoming a mediator. …
Deciding to divorce can be difficult, and there are often signs that the wife may be changing their mind about the divorce. This can confuse the parties as they attempt to navigate separation, custody, and dividing their lives because it can cause the couple to question whether the divorce is the best thing for their …
The idea of the collaborating conflict style tends to call to mind thoughts of compromise or win/win solutions. For some people, collaboration is exciting because it is a way to come to a mutually agreeable solution for the parties involved, and everyone can leave the conflict on good terms. However, compromise or collaboration is daunting …
For those interested in conflict management and resolution, a career as a professional mediator may be an option. Mediation has been on the rise for quite some time and is a staple in the alternative dispute resolution sphere. The mediation process has become a way for the parties involved to resolve conflicts through mutual agreement …
When people picture lawyers and the legal industry, they do not often picture people who need or want to generate additional income or require second jobs to make ends meet. Most of the world still sees lawyers as the ultra-rich attorneys of the past. However, as the cost of living and law school has increased, …
What does litigate mean? The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) defines “litigate” (from 17th Century Latin litigat, meaning “disputed in a lawsuit,” as “verb… take (a claim or a dispute) to a court of law.” Interestingly, the OED’s compilers chose this sentence as an example of proper usage of the word “Litigate”: “even a claim which is litigated …
How does one refine their mediation skills and become a better mediator? This blog post will provide essential tips to help you become a better mediator. Some people have natural mediator skills, but anyone can become a good mediator through mediation training programs and experience. In the realm of conflict resolution, successful mediation is an …
As politics and other issues drive Americans further apart, it is commonplace to see polarization in communication in messaging online and in other sources. Polarization encourages both those without a position to pick one and those with a position to commit to a more extreme version of the position. The prevalence of polarization has increasingly …