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The past week has painfully reminded me why I went to law school and chose to focus on resolving conflicts. As I told the nurse’s aide at the rehabilitation center where my mom has been since early …
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I am committed to leaving you more empowered than when we met, so on this blog I post information on topics such as working with an attorney or distinguishing between arbitration and mediation, as …
[Read more...] about What Are Three Things You Are Willing to Forgive Yourself For?
We are human. Thus, we don't always choose to take actions that work. How many people do you know who want to lose weight, yet they don't change their eating habits or maintain an exercise program, …
[Read more...] about Why Do Parties Reject Mediation If It Works?
Of Course! Mediation is all about the parties having a choice and the power they need to create their own resolutions. There are some disputes that involve complex issues, such as patents or …
[Read more...] about Can I Choose a Mediator with Industry Experience?
Some of my favorite leaders encourage people to volunteer their services when they are seeking a career change. There are still plenty of businesses that post unpaid internship positions that also …
[Read more...] about Seven Reasons to Pay People Who Perform Services for Your FOR-Profit Business
As I have increased my peacemaking work, I have had extraordinary opportunities to participate in meetings with people I admire and organizations I respect. These are people with greater experience …
[Read more...] about Even Peacemakers Sometimes Cause Division
It's always challenging to start a movement that transforms centuries-old systems. We see a lot of attempts in the United States today. There was #occupywallstreet. Whatever happened to that? …
Many of us consider ourselves law-abiding citizens. We pay our income taxes, comply with numerous regulations, purchase mandatory insurance policies, and refrain from stealing, killing, and cheating. …
[Read more...] about How You Might Accidentally Hire an Undocumented Employee
I understand, even what I don't condone. I get it. You are in a sanctuary city, where your Mayor appreciates the risks you take to help people who have broken the law. Like mine, your ancestors might …
[Read more...] about Nine Reasons Not to Hire Undocumented Workers
I have workers' compensation ("WC") insurance, and one of my employees got hurt. Do I need to report it? Probably. With the exception of injuries such as paper cuts and minor bumps and bruises, all …
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