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Grievance Mediation Of Contracual Disputes In Public Education, Sylvia Skratek
Grievance Mediation Of Contracual Disputes In Public Education, Sylvia Skratek
Journal of Dispute Resolution
This summary provides an overview of the findings of the study. There are, of course, many findings in the body of the report which are not summarized here, and interested readers are encouraged to examine the full report for these details.
Mediation In Debtor/Creditor Relationships, Edward A. Morse
Mediation In Debtor/Creditor Relationships, Edward A. Morse
University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform
Two states that have substantial interests in agricultural debtor/creditor relationships have attempted to limit the social and economic costs of prematurely terminating the debtor/creditor relationship. Iowa and Minnesota have adopted a statutory requirement that the creditor offer to submit to mediation prior to taking any debt collection action against an agricultural borrower. This Note argues that requiring creditors to offer mediation as a statutory prerequisite to debt collection is an effective means of reducing the social and economic costs of the premature termination of a debtor/creditor relationship in business contexts. Part I examines the conceptual foundations of the mediation process …
Custody Disputes - Evaluation And Intervention, Alastair Bissett-Johnson
Custody Disputes - Evaluation And Intervention, Alastair Bissett-Johnson
Dalhousie Law Journal
Mediation of custody disputes has become a "buzz" word of late. The duty of lawyers to discuss with clients the possibility of mediation is referred to in the new Divorce Act However, little research is available and this book is therefore a valuable contribution to the Canadian literature on dealing with custody disputes.
Mediating With A Powerful/Competitive Couple: Michael And Debbie, John M. Haynes
Mediating With A Powerful/Competitive Couple: Michael And Debbie, John M. Haynes
Journal of Dispute Resolution
The behavior of the mediator is situational. That is, s/he not only uses specific strategies that are appropriate to each situation during the mediation, s/he also behaves differently depending on the overall dynamics of the parties. If both parties are equally powerful and competitive, the mediator tends to be more controlling and engage in direct control activities that are not explained to the parties. If the parties appear to be fragile and/or depressed, the mediator will be less controlling, seek to gain their permission for strategies to empower them, and move more slowly through the process.
Healing Angry Wounds: The Roles Of Apology And Mediation In Disputes Between Physicians And Patients, Ann J. Kellett
Healing Angry Wounds: The Roles Of Apology And Mediation In Disputes Between Physicians And Patients, Ann J. Kellett
Journal of Dispute Resolution
This country is in the midst of what has been identified as a medical malpractice "crisis."' A similar "crisis" was recognized over a decade ago. 2 In both eras, rates for medical liability insurance soared, 3 frequency and severity of claims reportedly increased, 4 and damage awards spiralled.' Decreased availability of malpractice insurance coverage, 6 and its increased cost, threatened availability of physician services in certain specialties and geographic areas.