What's new at Business Law MediatorsTrailblazer Interview with Diane J. Levin, Partnering Solutions
Today is a Red Letter Day! It's special because today is the first edition of the Trailblazer Interviews.You'll meet some of the most fascinating, talented folks in the ADR world who I call Trailblazers... (read more)
What We Talk About When We Talk About Mediation
Mediation is older than any legal system. The great Bacon wrote the praises of mediation nearly four hundred years ago, in one of his celebrated Essays:?t is generally better to deal by speech than by letter, and by the mediation of a third, than by a... (read more)
The Qualities of a Mediator
A mediator needs to develop several abilities: 1) attentiveness 2) ethics 3) emotional intelligence 4) subject matter expertise 5) decisiveness.ATTENTIVENESSThe most important ability for a mediator is to pay attention... (read more)
Houston Divorce Lawyer Answers Common Questions About Mediation
If you are reading this, then you are probably either thinking of filing for divorce -- or have a feeling that your spouse may be filing for divorce -- whether... (read more)
Five Habits of Highly Effective Conflict Resolvers
Steven Covey had the right idea. There are discreet skills and attitudes, habits if you will, that can elevate your conflict practice to a new level... (read more)
Negotiations Within Negotiation
If only two persons attend a mediation and they are both have authority to settle, then only three negotiations take place. They are between (1) person 1 and person 2, (2) person 1 and mediator, (3) person 2 and mediator... (read more)
Your IRS Tax Appeal Rights
Are you in the middle of a disagreement with the IRS? One of the guaranteed rights for all taxpayers is the right to appeal... (read more)
Houston Divorce Lawyer - West Houston Attorney Answers Common Questions About Mediation
If you are reading this, then you are probably either thinking of filing for divorce -- or have a feeling that your spouse may be filing for divorce -- whether you want to separate or not... (read more)
Four Ways To Work Out Business Disputes
Business owners have four options to resolve disputes with partners, vendors or customers. Each option is based on different assumptions, and entails a different cost. Therefore, it pays to understand them better... (read more)
Divorce Mediation A Relatively Speedy and Low Cost Alternative
Is it possible to have an easy divorce? A low cost divorce? Or do all divorce settlements necessarily end in hard feelings and financial ruin? The truth is that divorce can be low-cost and easy?or it can be a long ordeal that can drag on for months... (read more)
Your Auto Accident Insurance Loss Dealing With Your Company On A Disputed Loss
When you disagree with your insurance company, about a claim, you have options you can use without going to court. #1... (read more)
Liquidated Damages
In many purchase contracts today there are two special clauses that must be initialed individually to be included in the contract... (read more)
Liquidated Damages & Arbitration/Mediation Clauses
In many purchase contracts today there are two special clauses that must be initialed individually to be included in the contract. If both the buyer and seller do not initial the clauses they are not part of the contract.The first is Liquidated Damage... (read more)
How to Handle Business Disputes
Suggestions for Handling Disputes Any conflicts involving customers, employees or suppliers, or a partner, is very disruptive. Disputes and conflicts cannot be allowed to escalate because of the damage they can cause... (read more)
Closure
Closure represents the triumph of reality over illusion, recognition that things are the way they are, not the way we wish them to be.? man has got to know his limitations... (read more)
Mindfulness and Depression Things Are Looking Up
From yoga studios to cancer clinics, from preschools to college campuses, mindfulness is quite the buzz... (read more)
Divorce: Coping With The Family Law Process
The EmotionsDivorce is a scary, lonely and misunderstood process for most people, particularly when there are children involved. The mutual friends enjoyed during the marriage may not be of help because those individuals may not want to "pick a side... (read more)
Divorce Coping With The Family Law Process
The Emotions Divorce is a scary, lonely and misunderstood process for most people, particularly when there are children involved... (read more)
The Six Rs for Changing MInds and Overcoming Resistance
This article borrows from Howard Gardner? book,? hanging Minds?(2004). In order to get people in conflict to cooperate or collaborate sufficiently to settle or resolve their differences, and perhaps achieve reconciliation, it is necessary that they... (read more)
Intuition
I. The Three IntuitionsIA. Eidetic IntuitionsIntuition is supposed to be a form of direct access. Yet, direct access to what? Does it access directly "intuitions" (abstract objects, akin to numbers or properties - see "Bestowed Existence")? Are... (read more)
Economic Free Zones in Macedonia
Question: Dr. Vaknin? is it true that you are the father of the Law of Free Economic Zones?Answer: I participated in the dedicated and professional team, from many ministries and state organs, which prepared the law... (read more)
Selecting a Divorce Attorney
Selecting a divorce attorney is a critical decision making process... (read more)
How to Use a Divorce Lawyer
You want three things in your divorce attorney: expertise in divorce, reliability, and a good attitude... (read more)
Preparing for Divorce Court
Although it is highly preferable to arrive at a legal separation agreement or divorce settlement through some form of mediation, there are times when a couple cannot reach an agreement and the case simply must go to trial... (read more)
Relaxation Magic - Hypnosis, Meditation, Visualization
Hypnosis, meditation and visualization are three similar processes for accessing a creative area of the sub-conscious mind. Relaxation Magic lessons use a combination of all three therapies for maximum results... (read more)
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