Steven Mehta, an LA mediator, offers some good advice as to how to succeed at mediation: let the other side pick the mediator; avoid arguing about who’s right; leave the litigators at home; and deal with complex issues last.
https://www.adrtimes.com/improve-the-chances-your-mediation-will-be-a-success/
Read MoreTony Allen, CEDR, provides a digest of (2020, UK) decisions that relate to mediation and its place in civil justice, including costs sanctions for not mediating, confidentiality of the mediation process, judicial encouragement and facilitation of mediation, and conflicts of interest and mediator appointments.
https://www.cedr.com/mediation-law-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
Read MoreShuli Green (Miles Mediation) discusses the benefits of mediation over litigation, when to mediate, how to choose a mediator, and how to prepare for mediation.
https://www.milesmediation.com/blog/practice-pointers-for-a-successful-mediation/
Read MoreArticle explains what you should expect – and what you are entitled to – from your mediator.
https://www.mediate.com/articles/KichavenBillofRights.cfm
Read MoreAlbert Bates Jr and L. Tyrone Holt discuss the complexity of mediating large, multi-party, complex construction disputes.
Read MoreThe Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand's guide to mediation. An overview, including how to select a mediator and the mediation process.
https://www.aminz.org.nz/Attachment?Action=Download&Attachment_id=719
Read MoreArticle suggests important criteria for selecting a mediator.
http://www.mediationtools.com/articles/selecting.html
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