Rick Gautschi2 days ago4 minThe Value of “Perspective Taking” in Mediation“Perspective taking” can reduce the differences between the positions of negotiating parties and enhance the probability of settlement/
Kathy CochranMay 24 minWhy A Private Trial Beats A Focus Group Every TimeJury selection process should convince attorneys that most parties benefit from choosing mediation or arbitration to decide their cases.
J.MaculewiczApr 124 minMediation Dynamics: What We’ve LearnedWhat did we learn about mediation dynamics over the years? Pacific ADR compiled a list of trends & tips that will help get your case settled
William CornellApr 19 minThe No Surprises Act: A Federal Cure for Unexpected Medical BillsEverything you need to know about the "No Surprises" Act and how it affects you.
Anna JohnsenJan 203 minVirtual Trials and Virtual Mediations -How Do They Compare?How do virtual trials and virtual mediations compare? Which is better? A complex review of the benefits and pitfalls of both.
Karen KayJan 196 minMediation To Avoid A Defense Verdict -And Subsequent Monetary Judgement Over my tenure as a successful trial attorney for both plaintiff and defense, there has been one constant in every case I have tried:...
Andrew KinstlerSep 29, 20214 minUsing Arbitration Can Be Quick, Flexible And Inexpensive As The Pandemic Rages On Using arbitration can be quick, flexible, and inexpensive with court delays. Alternatives to trial are available.
Pacific ADRSep 1, 20213 minMediation For The Good Of All Mediation is a powerful tool in conflict resolution due to its efficiency. Most lawsuits today are settled through mediation. Listed is why.
Pacific ADRAug 18, 20214 minHOW TO: How To Choose A Good Mediator Pacific ADR has taken the guesswork out of mediator selection and shares the most significant traits of a successful mediator.
Rick GautschiJul 8, 20216 minThe Egocentric and Confirmation Bias Obstacles to Settling ClaimsCognitive illusions, popularly known as cognitive biases, affect everyone. In the realm of litigation, two such illusions, egocentric and...
Andrew KinstlerMay 27, 20214 minEMPLOYMENT DISPUTES: Litigate or Mediate?Employment-related claims are increasingly common, especially in our current economic climate.
Pacific ADRMay 13, 20215 minARBITRATION: Advantages and DisadvantagesPacific ADR lists out the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing arbitration as an alternative to court trials.
William CornellMay 1, 20213 minMEDIATION: Beyond Legal Disputes? No one can dispute that we live in turbulent times. Turmoil following the presidential election in the United States led the news cycle...
Pacific ADRApr 30, 20211 minBITING THE BULLET: OPTIMIZING YOUR TIME a sponsored CLE + Networking EventDo you struggle to make sound, rational decisions that support your desired goals? Do you sometimes make choices that end up costing you...
Pacific ADRApr 13, 20213 minWHEN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS MOVE ONLINE: Does Etiquette Still Matter?The legal profession has always been rooted in tradition, but because of the current state of social distancing, online video...
Pacific ADRMar 26, 20213 minDEFENDING AT MEDIATION: Best Practices And What To AvoidVaried mediation results can be linked to poor or ill-timed defense practices. In cases taken to mediation, the defense counsel has...
J.MaculewiczMar 22, 20213 minIS THERE A RIGHT TIME TO MEDIATE?In an ideal world, parties would agree to mediate as soon as possible after their disputes occurred. In the real world however, parties...
A. Troy HunterMar 13, 20212 minMESSAGE TO TRIAL ATTORNEYS: On Both Sides Of Civil LitigationThese are strange times in our respective practices! As trial attorneys, we have lost some of our footing. We no longer feel in control...
Kathy CochranMar 8, 20212 minGENDER CONSCIOUSNESS IN MEDIATION: An International Women's Day PostFortunately, we in the United States live in a world where gender rarely defines an individual or limits success, career choices or...
J.MaculewiczJan 20, 20214 minHOW TO WIN AT ONLINE MEDIATIONS Mediating online not too long ago seemed like a farfetched idea, and an unpopular one at that. In fact, there were many arguments against t