Adjudicating Alleged (Palestinian) Crime and Terror in the West Bank and Gaza
Maureen Weston (Pepperdine) provides this intriguing post from the Ofer military base in Israel.
Multi-Cultural
DR Faculty Seminar in Israel- Israel’s Military Courts: Adjudicating Alleged (Palestinian) Crime and Terror in the west Bank and Gaza
The conflict over the sacred land in the West Bank, which includes East Jerusalem, in Israel is deeply rooted and profoundly intense. This region has been under rule by the Turks in the Ottoman Empire (1517- 1917), Britain (1917-48), Jordan (1948-67), and since the Six Day War in 1967, under control by the Israeli army.
How to Become Better at Conversations
Conversations are the social lubricant that makes relationships, moving ahead professionally, generating new clients and settling lawsuits easier.
Nonverbal Communication Can Speak Louder Than Words
Negotiation and mediation are all about communication.
How Good is Your EAR?
No one is perfect. We all get upset. But some of us get upset more often than others.
Smart & Savvy: Negotiation Strategies in Academia
I am delighted to announce that my new book is now available. Smart & Savvy: Negotiation Strategies for Academia is based on my experience training scientists and doctors in negotiation.
Lawyers’ Ethical Responsibility In Negotiating Confidential Settlements On Behalf Of Serial Lawbreakers
Confidential settlements have stirred controversy when they have been used to hide serious public health and safety violations, though people generally think that confidential settlements are appropriate. Indeed, people often tout confidentiality as one of the benefits of ADR.
Louis C.K.’S Apology
Since the recent publications about Harvey Weinstein’s alleged serial sexual misconduct, there has been a wave of stories about others who have allegedly committed sexual misconduct. The comedian Louis C.K. is one of the men who has been accused. He publicly acknowledged that the accusations were true and apologized.
Do You Use “BATNA” Wrong?
In most legal disputes, there is considerable uncertainty. Lawyers and parties discount their assessments of possible outcomes to reflect the risks, so MLATNAs therefore are always inferior to the BATNAs.
Live Stream Links: Melnick Symposium- Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution
The Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution is very excited to announce that the 2017 Jed D. Melnick Symposium, Persistent Human Divides: Creative Initiatives for Communication, Collaboration, and Cohesion, will be available to live stream on November 13, 2017!