Contract training but more specifically collective bargaining training has become more and more prevalent since labor relations continue to be one of the most complex areas of negotiation and dispute resolution. It is no secret that there are many companies and businesses that take advantage of unfair labor practices that exploit the workforce and drive …
Examples of arbitration in the workplace function similarly to arbitrations in most other contexts. Arbitration has become a popular option for businesses to resolve workplace disputes. This has contributed to a growing number of mandatory arbitration agreements finding their way into employment contracts and a larger portion of employment law claims being sent to arbitration …
Negotiating techniques like all techniques in any practice can be developed and perfected over time. Not everyone is born with innate negotiation skills. But it is a very valuable skill to hone because it can pay dividends throughout your life. From the small business owner to the kid throwing a tantrum, our everyday lives require …
What is an amicable divorce? When a divorce process is inevitable, a couple may begin to evaluate their options to resolve their divorce inexpensively and as cooperatively as possible. This question will especially crop up when the parties are on good terms with one another but must separate their lives. An amicable divorce process may seem …
The cost of moving, the odds of winning, and the risks of losing. Summary judgment is a pre-trial, usually late-discovery or post-discovery motion in which the moving party or parties seek a ruling that the admissible evidence shows there is “no triable issue of material fact” in dispute, judgment, and therefore no reason for a …
Marketing is a vital component of any successful business, including your mediation practice. Mediation is a crucial aspect of conflict resolution and a skill that is widely sought after by individuals and organizations alike. If you are a mediation practitioner, it’s important to have a strong marketing strategy to attract prospective clients and convey your expertise. …
While all parts of the divorce process can be complex, asking your spouse to initiate a divorce can be one of the most challenging parts of the process. Learning how to ask for a divorce can be daunting when one spouse has decided that separation is the best thing for the family. Even when divorce …
What is a Consent Decree? The recent rise in consent decrees in the news, especially concerning policing, may have some people wonder what a consent decree is. Consent decrees may feel similar to other forms of settlement agreements, and they function similarly in some ways. Still, there are critical aspects to a consent decree that …
What is arbitration? As arbitration has grown in popularity and success, many businesses, individuals, and countries have begun to use the alternative dispute resolution process to resolve their contract and commercial disputes. International arbitration has also grown as a tool to bridge the legal systems of multiple countries. Arbitration can be a helpful tool to …
Many negotiators will be so focused on claiming the maximum value in a negotiation that they will forget the bonuses from value creation. Being a successful negotiator involves knowing when it is appropriate to give and when it is appropriate to claim. An effective negotiation strategy consists in coming to the bargaining table with creative …