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Laura A. Athens
Adverse Inferences in Arbitration
By Lee Hornberger,Arbitrator and Mediator This is an overview of adverse inferences in labor arbitration. This includes reviewing provider organization rules, labor arbitration awards, case law, and treatises on labor arbitration. American Arbitration Association...
The Role of a Process Arbitrator: Enhancing Efficiency and Collaboration
By Lisa W. Timmons, Esq. Arbitration, traditionally viewed as a streamlined alternative to court, is widely used in commercial, construction, and international disputes. Its appeal lies in its perceived efficiency, confidentiality, and potential cost savings....
Let’s Make A Deal: Planning and Managing Concessions – By Joseph C. Basta, Esq.
Joe Basta As a mediator and negotiation coach I am struck by how often parties and their lawyers fail to think through exactly what they wish to achieve in mediated settlement negotiations, much less how they plan to get there. You will set your goals as a negotiator...
The New Michigan Uniform Power of Attorney Act
Laura A. Athens The Michigan Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA), signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer on November 7, 2023, took effect on July 1, 2024.[1] Michigan has joined 30 other states in adopting this model statute. The Act replaces the prior...
The Power of Mediation in Safeguarding Parental Rights and Combating Neglect and Abuse in Michigan
by Philip Schaedler Introduction In the realm of family law, Michigan, like many other states, grapples with the delicate balance between protecting parental rights and ensuring the safety and well-being of children. Cases involving allegations of parental neglect and...
Michigan Court of Appeals Reverses Circuit Court Vacatur of Public Sector Labor Arbitration Award
By Lee Hornberger, Arbitrator and Mediator Introduction This article reviews Michigan Dep’t of State Police v Michigan State Police Troopers Ass’n, ___ Mich App ___, COA 363241 (December 28, 2023) (Judges Gleicher, Jansen, and Rick), app lv pdg. In Michigan Dep’t...
Mediator/Party Relationships: Creating The Foundation for a Successful Process
By Sheldon J. Stark – Mediator and Arbitrator 1. Introduction When mediators build a relationship with party decision-makers, gaining their trust and promoting their confidence in the mediator and her process, they create the foundation for a successful...
Newly Neutral
By Lisa W. Timmons, Esq. I have been immersed in the field of ADR as both a provider and practitioner for over 25 years. I am probably most widely known as the Executive Director of the Mediation Tribunal Association (MTA). MTA, the once pilot program that resulted in...
Three ADR Options in Domestic Relations Cases in Michigan
by Philip Schaedler Introduction Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has gained significant importance in the realm of domestic relations cases, providing a more collaborative, compassionate, and efficient way to resolve conflicts compared to traditional litigation....