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Mediation Field Leader Jeffrey Krivis Has Passed Away

Aug 23, 2024 | mediate.com | James Melamed

Jeffrey Krivis, a pioneering force in the mediation field, has passed away, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy that reshaped the landscape of civil, employment, and commercial mediation. Based in the Los Angeles area, Jeff was renowned for his unparalleled expertise in resolving complex disputes and for his deep commitment to the evolution of mediation as both an art and a science.
MAXIMIZING MEDIATION with Jim Melamed

Jul 22, 2024 | mediate.com | James Melamed

Read these nextCategoryFrom the Disputing Blog of Karl Bayer, Victoria VanBuren, and Holly Hayes.Kristen Blankley, Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska College of Law recently authored and interesting and useful article... By CategoryDisputing Blog by Karl Bayer, Victoria VanBuren, and Holly Hayes The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has held that the terms of two parties’ Merger and Cooperation Agreements...
Resolving Pressing Issues in Divorce Mediation (video)

Apr 23, 2024 | mediate.com | James Melamed

This video is from Jim Melamed’s 15-hour “Mediating Divorce Agreement” course available at Mediate.com University. Mediating Divorce Agreementwith Jim Melamed View all Read these nextCategoryWhen the natural parents of a minor are deceased or become otherwise incapable of caring for their child, the issue of legal guardianship comes into play. Guardianship pertains to a...
Remembering Elayne Greenberg

Apr 22, 2024 | mediate.com | James Melamed

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear colleague Elayne Greenberg on Friday, April 19. Elayne became the first Director of The Hugh L. Carey Center for Dispute Resolution at St. John’s in 2009. She offered an unmatched breadth and depth of experience in dispute resolution.
AAA Announces AAAi Podcast

Mar 1, 2024 | mediate.com | James Melamed

The AAA is excited to announce the AAAi Podcast! Join us for this monthly series, where Legally Disrupted host Zach Abramowitz and AAA President and CEO Bridget Mary McCormack engage with tech innovators and legal leaders to explore the transformative impact of generative AI on #ADR and legal processes. Tune in for discussions with guests like AAA Chief Innovation and Information Officer Diana Didia, Clearbrief CEO Jacqueline Schafer and LegalMation CEO James Lee.
NEW OPPORTUNITY: State Association Banner Exchange

Nov 6, 2023 | mediate.com | James Melamed

Mediate.com is proud to offer an exchange opportunity to non-profit state mediation associations. The program is simple: Mediate.com will post your 560 x 88 px statewide banner in rotation on our site for every visitor from your state in exchange for your state association posting a Mediate.com banner on your association’s home page. We limit this exchange to one banner per state.
Mediate com Membership Video

Sep 11, 2023 | mediate.com | James Melamed

Becoming a Premium or Featured member on Mediate.com is the single best thing you can do to promote your mediation practice online. Find out more at https://mediate.com/membership View all Read these next Category From Vivian Scott's Conflicts Of InterestBlogBecause of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday I wanted to find something for this week’s blog that would speak to thankfulness (is that a word?)....
What's in a Face?

Aug 7, 2023 | mediate.com | Colin Rule |James Melamed

“Faces always talk too much. One line and all their plans are revealed.” — Floriano Martins Martins, a Brazilian poet, is not the only commentator who believes we can read a person’s thoughts through their faces.
What is Mediation?

Feb 7, 2023 | mediate.com | James Melamed |Holly Hayes |Katherine Graham |Nancy Hudgins

Mediation may be thought of as “assisted negotiation.” Negotiation may be thought of as “communications for agreement.” Hence, mediation is “assisted communications for agreement.” Central to mediation is the concept of “informed consent.” So long as participants understand the nature of a contemplated mediation process and effectively consent to participate in the described process, virtually any mediation process is possible and appropriate.