As a mediator who is more than a potted plant, you should have plenty of tools to implement when an impasse occurs. Like any home DIY...

If you’ve suggested brainstorming lately, it is likely you’ve heard the echoes of groans and complaints. Over time, the benefits of...

One of the best practices often neglected by new and seasoned mediators alike is the orientation session or mediator’s opening. This is...

It’s easy to fall into bad habits. How easy is it to toss aside new tips and techniques and return to how we’ve done things in the past...

If you recall our Ps of Negotiation, you’ll remember Patience. Regardless of how many negotiations you’ve done or mediations you’ve...

While there have always been unwilling defendants who find themselves at mediation, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, this seems to...

Original Article: "Don't Underestimate the Power of Brainstorming," Philip Reich Mediation (a client of Cartography Consulting)....

COVID-19 introduced many changes to the practice of law, not the least of which was the proliferation of video conferencing platforms. ...