PREMi Articles

by Philip Schaedler Michigan is undergoing fundamental changes in its juvenile justice system. Driven by the 2024 legislative reforms and the dedicated efforts of the Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform, the state is embracing a new philosophy: restorative...

By Lee Hornberger,Arbitrator and Mediator Introduction This article provides an overview of labor arbitration under collective bargaining agreements. Major features of labor arbitration Labor arbitration is a positive alternative to industrial strife, strikes, and...

By Paul F. Monicatti - Introduction Much has been said and written about the subject of mediator proposals used to potentially close a deal in mediation. A search of Mediate.com, a leading source of scholarly articles, produced 11 pages listing 320 articles under the...

  Waiver of ArbitrationPost-Morgan v. Sundance by Laura Athens   Three years ago, the United States Supreme Court significantly changed the standard for determining whether a party has waived arbitration. In Morgan v. Sundance, Inc., the Supreme Court...

Joe Basta Twenty- three years ago, mediation author and teacher Leonard Riskin gave a workshop to the Michigan ADR community entitled “Mindfulness in Dispute Resolution and the Law: Dealing With Stress and Enhancing Satisfaction and Performance.”  Riskin was...

.         By Robert E. L. Wright,Mediator & Arbitrator Mediation is an increasingly utilized method for resolving disputes, offering clients a flexible, confidential, and self-determined approach to reaching agreements. Attorneys play a pivotal...

By Lee Hornberger,Arbitrator and Mediator Introduction This article is the second of two parts reviewing selected Michigan appellate cases concerning arbitration. MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS–PUBLISHED DECISIONS Pre-award lawsuit concerning arbitrator selection      ...

By Lee Hornberger,Arbitrator and Mediator Introduction This article is the first of two parts reviewing selected Michigan Supreme Court and Court of Appeals cases concerning arbitration. Michigan Supreme Court Decisions Waiver of right to arbitration via case...

  By Lisa W. Timmons, Esq. Introduction The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), enacted on February 12, 1925, has been a cornerstone of American dispute resolution for a century. It transformed arbitration from a seldom-used alternative into a central feature of the...

  By Sheldon J. Stark – Mediator and Arbitrator Introduction Ex Parte communications are commonplace and completely ethical in the mediation process.  Indeed, where “shuttle diplomacy” is the process model all communication is ex parte.    In this paper,...

  By Lisa W. Timmons, Esq. Arbitration in labor and employment law presents unique challenges which require advocates to be strategic, precise, and respectful of both the process and the participants. Arbitrators in these cases often observe common missteps that...

By William D. Gilbride Jr. This article was first published in the Oakland County Legal Newson November 2024. Mediation is a private, voluntary dispute resolution process in which a neutral third party--either appointed by a court or invited by all parties to the...

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...

  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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

By Michael S. Leib, Mediator and Arbitrator Introduction  In 2023 I was appointed to arbitrate a matter in which an out-of-state resident was a party to the proceedings.  The parties had agreed by contract to arbitrate here in Michigan and that Michigan law would...