Mediation Blog
Heuristics
Recently, Newsweek published an article entitled “Less (Information) Is More” by Wray Herbert. The thesis is that “. . . most people think too much before they make important decisions.” According to psychologist Gerd Gigerenzer [Read More]
Mediation Confidentiality: Does it Really Exist in Federal Court?
Does mediation confidentiality exist in federal court? The answer is far from clear. Depending on the circumstances, it is both "yes" and "no." BABASA v. LENSCRAFTERS My quest for this answer started by happenstance when [Read More]
Preparation: A Necessary Must
Earlier this week, I mediated a case between a homeowner and a general contractor about an unsuccessful home improvement. The general contractor built two patios, pouring the concrete without checking the weather forecast. Later that [Read More]
Preparing for Mediation: Something to Ponder
Alexander Graham Bell once said, “Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” We have all heard the adage to the effect that success is 99% hard work and 1% luck. So, too, with [Read More]
