Gregg Collins Mediation Arbitration

09/02/2022

From The Brief, Spring 2022
A publication of the American Bar Association/Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
John P. Browning, Chair TIPS Litigation Trial Practice Committee

‘…Last, I [Browning] am reminded in these times of discord and trial of the words of Abraham Lincoln, who, a consummate trial lawyer himself, knew that it is the ultimate goal of any lawyer to dissuade others from entering into the fray of discord in the first place. He famously said:
“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser-in fees, expenses, and waste of time. As a peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good [person]. There will still be business enough” ‘

07/21/2021

Emotions will happen, and arguably have a place in negotiation.

Managing your emotions, however, can be tricky. Done properly they can result often in a better outcome than expected.

Here is a link to a great course on managing your emotions during important negotiations.

Join Daniel Shapiro on Thursday, November 4, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET. In conflicts and negotiations, emotions are inevitable. Whether you’re hammering out a labor contract, purchasing a new home, negotiating a multibillion-dollar acquisition, or mediating peace with warring parties, emotions pl...

06/25/2021

A great time-management skill reminder: it's OK to say NO to meetings where your presence does not add value, and you time could be better spent on something else. Prioritization is an important skill.

This article has some great tips on how to graciously bow out of unnecessary meetings...

https://www.regus.co.uk/work-uk/en-gb/why-its-ok-to-say-no-to-meetings/

As Elon Musk advises workers to exit sessions or drop off calls that aren’t serving them, what are the dos …

05/26/2021

If you are dreading your next Zoom call, relax and reframe and renew your excitement at working online!



https://www.regus.co.uk/work-uk/en-gb/how-to-appear-more-confident-on-zoom/

Mediation is a structured settlement process whereby the parties get to participate in the decision making process about how and whether to settle their case.

05/19/2021

As adults, we all feel anxious at one point or another in our lives. When negotiating this is often true.

How do you reframe anxiety before a big (or small) negotiation?

One tip: Reframe anxiousness as excitement. The same feeling, different mindset.

Here is a great Harvard PON article with some additional tips:

Anxiety is the most commonly experienced emotion before a negotiation, so what can you do about it when making a deal? Keep reading to learn.

05/10/2021

"The first principle of investigative negotiation involves asking not just what the other side wants, but WHY he or she wants it."

Max Bazerman, Sunday Minute tip from Harvard Program on Negotiation

04/27/2021

ODR (Online Dispute Resolution) and E-mediation is here and is expanding!

https://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/mediation/dispute-resolution-using-online-mediation/

Technology makes online mediation and professional dispute resolution more accessible when meeting face-to-face would be difficult.

04/14/2021

Sometimes the answer is "NO".

Even a non-settled mediation ( I never use the term "failed mediation") can produce new perspectives and benefits....

https://www.mediate.com/articles/kauth-answer-no.cfm

Mediation is often considered the best option to work out a conflict and salvage a relationship.

04/06/2021

From the ABA:
The key to managing passwords is a Password Manager.

Redundant I know, but worth a look....

https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/publications/youraba/2021/0405/password-manager

In today’s digital world, users access a multitude of different sites and platforms that require a login. Each of these platforms requires an original password that should be both difficult to guess and easy to remember. This is a challenging task wh

03/25/2021

Annoy Mediators at your own risk!!

Self-interest yes, but only use mediators you trust and then work with them.

Read this helpful article below…

https://www.mediate.com/articles/ross-annoy-missteps.cfm

03/16/2021

Sharing files on a zoom call is not as difficult as you may think. Zoom tutorials are really helpful if you put the time in.

Take a look:

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/209605493-In-Meeting-File-Transfer?zcid=1231

03/09/2021

Interesting ABA article on mediators' perspectives on online mediation with the exception that

**I do not agree, as the author of the article said, that mediation has become a quasi-arbitration, eliminating self-determination in the outcome**

Take a look:

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/litigation/committees/insurance-coverage/practice/2020/mediators-speak-virtual-mediation/

Two mediators discuss the pros and cons of mediating online.