by Marvin Schuldiner | Sep 30, 2015 | Commercial Mediation
The National Hurricane Center is currently forecasting Hurricane Joaquin to hit New Jersey on Sunday/Monday, October 4-5, 2015. With memories of Storm Sandy fresh in everyone’s mind, home, car and business owners should ensure their insurance coverage is in...
by Marvin Schuldiner | Jul 23, 2015 | Arbitration, Commercial Mediation
Can an employer create a condition of employment that prohibits an employee from suing in court? A published Appellate Division decision today says yes. Paul Jaworski, Alexander Haggis and Robert Holewinski were all employees with Ernst & Young (EY). In 2002...
by Marvin Schuldiner | May 3, 2015 | Commercial Mediation
Boxing has long been on the ropes as a major sport. Tonight, Floyd Mayweather is taking on Manny Pacquiao in a welterweight title fight. The fight in itself has been a big draw accompanied by a lot of buzz. But, Floyd Mayweather comes with a bit of controversy. He...
by Marvin Schuldiner | Dec 23, 2014 | Commercial Mediation, Lawsuits
The New Jersey Supreme Court today ruled on a case that was filed in 2006 — some 8+ years ago. And the case is still not resolved. Much like the Willingboro Mall case, wherein litigation lasted 6 years to determine whether an agreement was reached in...
by Marvin Schuldiner | Dec 10, 2014 | Commercial Mediation
When I teach new mediators, we have a section on the causes of conflict. While there are many and many conflicts have more than one root cause, a breakdown in communication can play into many conflicts (and their escalation). One that is making the rounds is typical...