Mediation Blog
When is a mediation not a mediation?
I had a troubling mediation the other day. I knew something was amiss when I did not get any mediation briefs. Thus, I had no clue what the case was about, much less the issues. [Read More]
In Negotiations, Are Women More Ethical Than Men?
The Harvard PONS blog posted (on August 27, 2025) a thought- provoking article by Katie Shonk entitled “Moral Leadership: Do Women Negotiate More Ethically than Men?” The answer is that generally, “yes”, “…women are generally [Read More]
Has Mediation Become Mechanized?
Assembly Bill 1755 (AB 1755) became law on September 29, 2024. It significantly amends California’s Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (ACT), initially adopted in the 1970s. The Act is designed to provide motor vehicle owners with [Read More]
Ask Before Offering Advice!
One of the topics I cover in my mediation classes is the different styles or models of mediation, one of which is evaluative mediation. In the evaluative mediation model, the mediator aims to help the [Read More]
Sexual Orientation and Negotiation
It has long been said that men tend to be assertive and competitive in negotiations, while women tend to be more passive and cooperative. A recent study discussed in the Program on Negotiation at Harvard [Read More]
Does AI Understand Emottions Better than I Do?
Recently, I took a survey about my mediation practices. Several of the questions concerned my use of AI before and during mediation. For example, do I use AI to conduct research about the issues in [Read More]
