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Traditional mediation and arbitration are not the only tools available through JAMS. In some situations other approaches are more appropriate, effective and/or economical. These options, customized for specific organizations, industries and events, can prevent conflicts before they arise or provide more flexible, scalable and creative resolution paths when conflicts do emerge.
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Icebreaker: Jamie Jacobs-May is creative in getting parties in the mood to settle

July 16, 2021

Daily Journal

Icebreaker: Jamie Jacobs-May is creative in getting parties in the mood to settle Open

Picking a Peacemaker: Is there a secret formula to picking the right mediator?

July 16, 2021

Daily Journal

Picking a Peacemaker: Is there a secret formula to picking the right mediator?Open

Using Data Sets to Settle Cases

July 06, 2021

Daily Journal

Using Data Sets to Settle Cases Open

Spotlight On Higher Education: Robin H. Gise, Esq.

July 2021

Higher Education

Spotlight On Higher Education: Robin H. Gise, Esq.Open

Virtual Voir Dire Workarounds Might Be for the Permanent Good

June 28, 2021

Daily Report

Virtual Voir Dire Workarounds Might Be for the Permanent Good Open

Tips from the Bench: Judge Randa Trapp

June 15, 2021

SDCBA Publication

Tips from the Bench: Judge Randa Trapp Open

Discovery by Design: Strategies for Efficient International Arbitration

June 02, 2021

New York Law Journal

Discovery by Design: Strategies for Efficient International Arbitration Open

ADR in a Virtual World: Here Today and Likely for the Foreseeable Future

June 02, 2021

ADR Times

ADR in a Virtual World: Here Today and Likely for the Foreseeable Future Open

Seven Reasons Why You Should Mediate Cross-Border Disputes Now

June 02, 2021

New York Law Journal

Seven Reasons Why You Should Mediate Cross-Border Disputes Now Open

Mediation in the Public Sector [English]

March 2021

Mediation in the Public Sector [English]Open

Retribution or Resolution: Wherefore Art Thou in Probate Mediation?

May 14, 2021

The Recorder

Retribution or Resolution: Wherefore Art Thou in Probate Mediation?Open

The Disappearing Act: Using Ephemeral Social Media In Litigation

May 13, 2021

Daily Journal

The Disappearing Act: Using Ephemeral Social Media In Litigation Open

Resolving Disputes Involving Senior Executives During the Pandemic

May 13, 2021

CorpCounsel.com

Resolving Disputes Involving Senior Executives During the Pandemic Open

Top 10 Dos and Don’ts for CCP 998 Offers

May 12, 2021

The Recorder

Top 10 Dos and Don’ts for CCP 998 Offers Open

Avoiding Ethical Impropriety Concerns in Virtual Depositions

May 7, 2021

The Recorder

Avoiding Ethical Impropriety Concerns in Virtual Depositions Open

Appellate Court Says Mechanics Liens Must be Enforced Against All “Known” Necessary Parties

May 03, 2021

Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

Appellate Court Says Mechanics Liens Must be Enforced Against All “Known” Necessary Parties Open

Getting a Handle on It: Drafting Tips for In-House Counsel to Control Costs of Commercial Dispute Resolution

May 01, 2021

CorpCounsel.com

Getting a Handle on It: Drafting Tips for In-House Counsel to Control Costs of Commercial Dispute Resolution Open

New Plans for Title IX

May 2021

The Chronicle of Higher Education

New Plans for Title IX Open

Spotlight on Higher Education: Joseph P. Farina

May 2021

Higher Education

Spotlight on Higher Education: Joseph P. Farina Open

International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Major Challenges For Arbitration In 2021

May 2021

Mealey's International Arbitration Report

International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Major Challenges For Arbitration In 2021 Open

Increase your Odds of Winning an Appeal by Conducting an Objective Appellate Analysis

May 2021

Washington Defense Trial Lawyers

Increase your Odds of Winning an Appeal by Conducting an Objective Appellate Analysis Open

Spotlight on Higher Education: Hon. Risë Jones Pichon (Ret.)

May 2021

Higher Education

Spotlight on Higher Education: Hon. Risë Jones Pichon (Ret.) Open

Listening Differently: Stephen Sulmeyer's Psychology Background Helps Him Hear What Matters

May 2021

Daily Journal

Listening Differently: Stephen Sulmeyer's Psychology Background Helps Him Hear What Matters Open

JAMS DE&I Pulse, April 2021

April 2021

JAMS DE&I Pulse, April 2021 Open

Courts can order trust and probate cases to mediation

April 29, 2021

Daily Journal

Courts can order trust and probate cases to mediation Open

Mind of the Master Mediator

April 2021

Mind of the Master Mediator Open

The benefits of early mediation

April 14, 2021

Detroit Legal News

The benefits of early mediation Open

Lawyers Apply Unlikely Strategy to Clinch $20.8M Settlement in Edna Mahan Case (Media Mention)

April 12, 2021

New Jersey Law Journal

Lawyers Apply Unlikely Strategy to Clinch $20.8M Settlement in Edna Mahan Case (Media Mention)Open

Tips to master mediation advocacy

April 9, 2021

Daily Journal

Tips to master mediation advocacy Open

Top 10 Dos and Don’ts of Virtual Mediation

April 9, 2021

Daily Report

Top 10 Dos and Don’ts of Virtual Mediation Open