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Articles About Mediation
Category: About Mediation
A Meeting in the Margins – The Early Days of ConflictNet and Mediate.comApril 13, 2026I first met Jim Melamed at the North American Conference on Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution in Montreal in March 1988. It was... By John Helie
The Mediator’s Toolkit: Why Normalizing, Mutualizing, and Summarizing are the Bedrocks of Family ResolutionApril 13, 2026In the high-stakes arena of family mediation, we aren't just managing schedules or dividing assets; we are navigating the wreckage... By Ed Timken
Navigating the Labyrinth of Impasse: Psychological, Procedural and Substantive Strategies in Modern MediationApril 13, 2026The phenomenon of impasse in mediation represents more than a mere cessation of dialogue; it is a critical juncture where... By Ed Timken
Caucus: A Blessing and a Curse in MediationApril 6, 2026Caucus is often treated as the backbone of modern mediation. It is the go-to move when things stall, emotions rise,... By Jason Hisey
Mediation as an Interactive Decision-Making ProcessApril 6, 2026Benevolence in the UHT Recovery Path Subject: Benefits Restoration Operation (Hersteloperatie Toeslagen) / Mediation in the public sector 1. Introduction In... By Ton Westerduin
Guided Mediation: A Method for Structuring Consensus in Modern Conflict EngagementMarch 31, 2026In contemporary conflict, ranging from organizational disputes to community tensions and multi-stakeholder policy disagreements, constituents and stakeholders often disagree not... By John Potter
Online Dispute Resolution, AI, and Access to Family Law JusticeMarch 30, 2026We have expressed concern with Access to Justice in Family Law for years; since the turn of the century. ... By Jim Williams
ABA Formal Opinion 518: Redefining Ethical Boundaries in MediationMarch 30, 2026Neutrality Is Not a Style — It Is a Structural Obligation When lawyers step into mediation as neutrals, they often... By Harshitha Ram
Summary of the Argentina Children in Mediation ReportMarch 27, 2026Summary of the Argentina Children in Mediation Report on “Exploration and Analysis of the Outcomes of Child and Adolescent Participation... By Lisa Parkinson, Maria Paola Felibert
Two Realities at Once: A Mediator’s Reflection from DubaiMarch 27, 2026Recently, life in Dubai has taken on a strange and somewhat disorienting rhythm. Most of the day looks very much... By Julie Cobalt
The Strategic Imperative: Vetting and Interviewing Your Mediator for Complex LitigationMarch 19, 2026In high-stakes commercial litigation, every variable is intensely scrutinized—except, often, the one person with the power to facilitate a multi-million-dollar... By Ed Timken
Review of David Hoffman’s Book “The Art of Impasse-Breaking in Mediation: A Handbook for Mediators, Lawyers, and Other Conflict Resolvers”March 17, 2026David Hoffman is a very highly regarded US mediator and an equally authoritative Harvard academic, whose writing about mediation and... By John Sturrock
The Mediate.com Story – Table of ContentsMarch 10, 2026Copyright 2026 - All rights reserved - ODR.com, Inc. INTRODUCTION About this “Book" About the Author Acknowledgements The Most Informative... By Jim Melamed
AI-Assisted Option Generation Without AnchoringMarch 9, 2026A Non-Anchoring Brainstorm Protocol for ADR and Negotiation Practitioners This article is the first instalment in a three-part practice series... By Dr. Blanka Illés
THE MISSING MIDDLE: Why Preventive Mediation Is the Emotional Vaccine Families Need TodayMarch 9, 2026The Missing Chair at the Table In almost every mediation I lead, there comes a moment when someone finally breathes... By Yanine Simpser
From Conflict Resolution to Collaboration Architecture: The Necessary Evolution of Our FieldMarch 9, 2026"What did you say? Meditation?" "You're saying that in the future there will be an academic degree in Alternative Dispute... By Omri Gefen
Solution Focused MediationMarch 9, 2026A Complimentary Approach to Mediation Mediation, simply put, is conflict handled well. Two or more people, with differing positions, come... By Niki Lee Rowe Dr. Bernie Tracy
From Pro Se to Represented: Navigating the Mid-Stream Shift in MediationMarch 9, 2026Abstract Have you ever felt the "whiplash" of a mediation case suddenly shifting from pro se to represented mid-stream? It’s... By Ed Timken
Could AI Replace Mediators?March 6, 2026Originally published in The Scotsman The founder of a site where AI models communicate with one another compared them to... By John Sturrock
Baruch Bush: 1948 – 2026March 3, 2026With profound sadness, the global community of mediation scholars, legal practitioners, students, and friends mourns the passing of Professor Robert... By Robert Baruch Bush, Jim Melamed
The Facilitative Anchor: Navigating the “Evaluative Pull” of Predictive Analytics and Mandatory ADRMarch 2, 2026Abstract In 2026, the mediation landscape is caught between two powerful forces: the legal mandate of "compulsory mediation" and the... By Ed Timken
Mediation, Neutrality, Tyranny, and Resistance (Revised)February 25, 2026“The death of human empathy is one of the earliest and most telling signs of a culture about to fall... By Kenneth Cloke
Empathy and the Art of Tracking: How Mediators Follow the Trail of EmotionFebruary 25, 2026"I don't know where we are going, but I know exactly how to get there." —Master Tracker Rhenius This paradox... By John Ford
The Economic Illusion of Mandatory Mediation: Market Realities and Jurisprudential Limits in the Court SystemFebruary 23, 2026Introduction to the Paradox of Mandatory Voluntariness The architecture of the modern civil justice system is increasingly defined not by... By Ed Timken
Stop Chasing Checks: Why Lawyers Don’t Pay Mediation Bills (And How to Fix It)February 23, 2026Introduction Are you a mediator or a debt collector? So in November, I agreed to do an "in person" mediation... By Ed Timken
Introducing Mediator DojoFebruary 23, 2026Mediator Dojo is here, and it marks a new chapter for our Mediate.com Member community. For decades, Mediate.com has served... By Josh Remis, Colin Rule, Clare Fowler, Jim Melamed
No Respect For Traditional MediationFebruary 18, 2026Or: What’s more important? The Parties, or the Mediator? Interestingly, the future of mediation is being altered by supposedly improvements... By Paul Rajkowski
How Legal and Dispute Resolution Professionals Can Manage AI RisksFebruary 17, 2026My latest Theory Meets Practice column in CPR’s Alternatives magazine, How Legal and Dispute Resolution Professionals Can Manage AI Risks, explains how to assess and... By John Lande
The Mediator as a Team Leader: Fostering Collaboration in Dispute ResolutionFebruary 17, 2026Mediation is still a relatively new practice in Kenya, yet it has rapidly captured the attention of individuals and institutions seeking constructive... By Peter Kimani Macharia
The Human Touch: Why Mediation Thrives When Parties Share the Same RoomFebruary 17, 2026In a world where conflicts abound, courtrooms are overwhelmed, and alternative resolutions are increasingly embraced, mediation offers more than just... By Tobin LayFeatured Members |
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