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Diversity ArticlesWorry About HornetsOn September 11, 2019, President Trump warned about what America would do if attacked again. Ready to RumbleThese days are full of turmoil and fast moving social and political issues that quickly escalate into “identity disputes.” Advice for Divorcing Men: Common Mistakes in Divorce and How To Avoid ThemOne of the most common mistakes in divorce is making promises too soon--here are a few others. Reintroducing Mediation To Millennial India - Part 2Mediation requires an entirely different branding approach—away from being a charitable amenity in court, towards becoming a commercially viable service. The Roots of Intolerance and Opposition to Compromise: The Effects of Absolutism on Political AttitudesWith increasing political polarization in the United States, political absolutists are halting the practice of compromise and collaboration for their Congressional representatives. Culture DifferencesDuring a recent discussion of ethics, I asked whether it would be proper to hide information. Talking About ConflictWhy would team members want to discuss a sensitive member with someone they don't know? Effective Communication Makes for Optimal Mediation - Part 2This article discusses why communication matters during family separation. Reintroducing Mediation To Millennial IndiaFor mediation to flourish into the future, mediation practitioners and lawmakers in India need to rethink the nation’s policies and strategies in promoting mediation to a generation of millennials. Mediation in IndiaD .K. Sampath provided mediation services through the Tamil Nadu State Legal Aid & Advice Board in India. In this article he reflects on the use of mediation to resolve workplace disputes in the banking and insurance industry. A Dent in the UniverseWhat have we learned from the mediators working tirelessly to promote the institutional and cultural changes necessary to implement mediation within their home countries? Disputing at a Panchayat MeetingWhen I was twenty-two years old, I did a two-year stint as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Here is a brief account of a dispute resolution meeting with a local governing council called the panchayat. How to Really Stop Discrimination by ClassDiscrimination is a tightening net of issues and demands around HR. Framing, Process, and Empathy: How important they really are!"Although the mediation lasted an entire day, it did not settle. Why? There was no framing, process or empathy." Mediation-A Resource of the Rural Poor in IndiaThis article has taken for its theme, the legal services to the rural poor and other disadvantaged groups. Particular reference is made to the role of law schools in delivery of such services. What follows is a report on an attempt to deliver mediation as a dispute resolution resource under the leadership of the Tamil Nadu State Legal Aid & Advice Board of Madras with Justice Sri.N .Krishnaswamy Reddiar as Chairman. Safeguarding the Pillars of Mediation in IndiaWhen mediating in India, adhering to the ‘four pillars’ is key. Apologies Are Not for Everyone!In my various mediator trainings, the use of an apology as a means of resolving a dispute has often been discussed and advocated. Is Racial Discrimination the Next MeToo?Racial discrimination is a problem that’s bubbling under the surface of workplaces. Czech Transformative Mediators Empower Parents and KidsTransformative mediation is thriving in Brno, Czech Republic. Re-imagining Collaborative Law, as well as dispute resolution itselfI first heard about Collaborative Law (CL) in 2002 as it began to spread around Massachusetts. Educating the Next Generation in Resolving Social Media DisputesEducating the next generation about conflict resolution skills--early in life--is essential on many levels. Got A Final Award? It Ain’t Necessarily SoThe California Supreme Court recently said it is timely to submit a request for costs under Code of Civil Procedure section 998 to the arbitrator after a final award on the merits has been issued. Power as Role and Reality in MediationThe most valuable lesson I learned from the book, and the teacher, was the importance of power in any discussion. What Happens if Employers Have to Prove They're Not Discriminating?Legal recriminations and punishments usually only limit the conversation. Working with American Sign Language Interpreters in MediationAs mediators we listen for the words being said, words not being said, how those words are said , and the body language that goes with those words.
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