by Marvin Schuldiner | Mar 29, 2007 | Commercial Mediation
Mediation at its core is about negotiating an agreement with the help of the mediator. While the mediator is (or should be) an expert at negotiating, it is helpful for each of the parties to a mediation to understand basic negotiating skills. I generally do not talk...
by Marvin Schuldiner | Mar 29, 2007 | Commercial Mediation
Here’s a scene from NBC’s comedy “The Office” where mediation is used (in a comic way) to try and resolve an office dispute.
by Marvin Schuldiner | Mar 18, 2007 | Commercial Mediation
The University of Pittsburgh has one of the most prestigious medical schools as well as one of the finest hospitals in the US. But even the best doctors and hospitals will find themselves as a target in a medical malpractice suit. Showing why Pittsburgh remains...
by Marvin Schuldiner | Mar 18, 2007 | Commercial Mediation
An article in the Maine Sunday Telegram brings up an interesting point about trials. The trend at all levels in civil cases is that fewer and fewer cases are making it to trial and more and more are settling beforehand. Of all the cases filed, depending on...
by Marvin Schuldiner | Feb 24, 2007 | Commercial Mediation
Colleague Ellen Malow, a mediator and arbitrator from Georgia, was featured on a podcast on start-up lounge (click on the link to listen). On the podcast, which you can also listen to via your PC or Mac, Ms. Malow discusses arbitration and mediation in general terms...
by Marvin Schuldiner | Feb 24, 2007 | Commercial Mediation
I used to own and breed standardbred racehorses. These are the horses who race behind the sulky or cart. Given the wagering aspect of the sport, it is a highly regulated industry. Thus, many elements are mandated by law or regulation. Standardbred Canada, the...
by Marvin Schuldiner | Feb 17, 2007 | Commercial Mediation
The San Luis Obispo (CA) Tribune reports that mediation is being used to settle a dispute at their baseball stadium over dates between two semi-pro teams wanting to use the stadium. A new team, the SLO Rattlers wants to use the same field as the established SLO Blues...
by Marvin Schuldiner | Feb 14, 2007 | Commercial Mediation
Last week, an acrimonious labor action was resolved in mediation. An SEIU nurses local at two southern Nevada hospitals was locked out in December 2006. Phil Satre, for CEO and Chairman of Harrah’s Casino, led 60 hours of mediation which resulted in the...
by Marvin Schuldiner | Feb 14, 2007 | Commercial Mediation
If you’ve ever been to Philly, one of the attractions that many people visit are the Cheesesteak restaurants on the south side. Pat’s and Geno’s, across the street from each other, are at the “ground zero” for cheesesteaks. Well, it...
by Marvin Schuldiner | Jan 29, 2007 | Commercial Mediation
Following on an earlier blog post about agricultural smell mediations, the Calaveras Enterprise writes about, er, more smelly mediations. Calaveras County (CA) has decided to institute an Agricultural Dispute Resolution Committee. It seems there are a growing amount...
