Online Dispute Resolution Section


Karen Aurit

Inside the Mediation Room - Guests: Susan Guthrie and Woody Mosten

(5/25/22)Karen Aurit, Michael Aurit, Susan Guthrie, Forrest (Woody) Mosten

For this third episode of Inside the Mediation Room, Karen and Michael Aurit host mediation legends and innovators Susan Guthrie and Woody Mosten. Like the two previous episodes with Don Saposnek and Bill Eddy, this is a "must see" new resource.

Colin Rule

Mediate.com Announces Launch of New Online Dispute Resolution Platform: ODR.com

(5/09/22)Colin Rule, Jim Melamed, Clare Fowler

This new platform combines the functionality of CaseloadManager.com and CREKODR.com, creating the most powerful ODR system in the world!

Mediate.com ZZZZZ

Mediate University Course Bundles

(4/26/22)Mediate.com

Here are Mediate University's Course "Bundles" to help you best and most affordably accomplish mediation basic and advanced training online.

Jacob Ward

Mediate.com Great Reads Book Club: Jacob Ward Interviewed by Amy Schmitz

(4/26/22)Jacob Ward, Amy Schmitz

Recording of the eleventh episode of Mediate.com's Great Reads Book Club: Jacob Ward talks about his book "The Loop: How Technology is Creating a World Without Choices and How to Fight Back," hosted by Prof. Amy Schmitz.

Robert Bergman

History of Decision Making and Application to Dispute Resolution

(4/25/22)Robert Bergman

Decision-making is an integral part of conflict resolution. Any decisions taken at any level during the resolution process must consider all the conflicting needs of the individuals who are in conflict.

John Lande

Evolution of New Normals in Dispute Resolution

(4/12/22)John Lande

The question “Is remote justice still justice?” implies that in-person justice really is justice.

Jim Melamed

Paths Forward for Online Mediation: Final Report of Online Mediation Training Task Force - Introduction

(4/11/22)Jim Melamed, Forrest (Woody) Mosten

Now that online mediation, and online mediation training, have so substantially impacted (if not taken over) the mediation field, Mediate.com again here offers our Online Mediation Task Force's Final Report and Recommendations.

Colin Rule

Bringing Decision Science into Online Dispute Resolution: The NextLevelMediation Platform

(4/06/22)Colin Rule

One of the biggest challenges we face as dispute resolvers is helping our parties understand the choices they face in a given dispute, and the direct impact of each choice on the possible resolutions they can achieve.

Steven Bauer

[PODCAST] The Role of ADR in Resolving IP Disputes in the Life Sciences Industry

(4/04/22)Steven Bauer

A podcast from JAMS featuring Steven Bauer and Sarah Geers on how ADR can play a pivotal role in resolving IP-related disputes in the life sciences industry.

Colin Rule

Cybersecurity Best Practices for Ombuds

(3/15/22)Colin Rule, Clare Fowler

One of the fastest growing areas of dispute resolution is Ombuds. Ombuds offices are being steadily established at every level of government, in academia, by non-profits, and throughout our traditional and sharing economies. This growth has been supported by new Ombuds data and security standards and by the development of new online platforms built specifically for the operation of Ombuds offices.

Clare Fowler

Mediate.com Offers New Family Dispute Resolution Training!

(3/15/22)Clare Fowler, Colin Rule

Mediate.com has launched a revolutionary new Family Dispute Resolution Training. This article discusses the factors that led to the making of this new training, including accelerated practice, acceptance of online learning, advances in technology, supporting ownership, and appreciating diversity.

Susan Guthrie

Mediate.com Podcast Episode 13: Roadmap to Professional Development for Mediators

(3/08/22)Susan Guthrie, Veronica Cravener

The Mediate.com Podcast, hosted by mediator Veronica Cravener, covers everything in the world of mediation. Episode 13 features Susan Guthrie and focuses on the path for professional development for mediators.

Marian Grande

Advantages of Virtual Mediation

(2/25/22)Marian Grande

Given the pandemic, virtual mediations seem to be more popular these days. Likely, online mediations are here to stay.

Keri Morris

ODR – From Dial-up to Fiber

(2/04/22)Keri Morris

The world continues to change rapidly, and most of us race to keep pace with technological advances.

Daniel Rainey

Dan Rainey on the Universal Disclosure Protocol for Mediation

(1/18/22)Daniel Rainey

Dan Rainey speaking about the launch of the Universal Disclosure Protocol for Mediation (UDPM).

Jim Melamed

Better Reflecting Mediation to the World

(12/28/21)Jim Melamed

While mediators often assist in the creation of near miracles behind closed doors, our miraculous work and effective approaches are still not well-understood by general society. Might a more effective way of "reaching the masses" be to take advantage of "MEDIATION ART," be that in our physical and virtual offices, on our websites, and, perhaps in time, at bus stops and on highway billboards?

Don Cripe

The Pendulum Has Swung

(12/20/21)Don Cripe

So, what does it mean to the recalcitrant lawyer when it comes to ODR resistance?

Clare Fowler

Live Talk Tuesdays at Mediate.com

(11/30/21)Clare Fowler, Jim Melamed, Colin Rule

Mediate.com's "Live Talk Tuesday" with Colin Rule, Clare Fowler and Jim Melamed. Ask questions, share ideas and get to know fellow mediators! Free Registration!

Beth Graham

The Impending Battle for the Soul of Online Dispute Resolution

(11/30/21)Beth Graham

In his journal article, Mr. Tiamiyu examines potential ethical considerations related to emerging online dispute resolution technologies.

Ian MacDuff

Personal Histories in Conflict Resolution Interview Series: Ian Macduff

(11/30/21)Ian MacDuff

Professor Ian Macduff's interview as part of the Personal Histories in Conflict Resolution interview series offered by Mediate.com.

Susan Raines

Mediate.com Great Reads Book Club - Susan Raines, Workplace Conflict

(11/30/21)Susan Raines

Recording of another episode of Mediate.com's Great Reads Book Club with Prof. Susan Raines talking about the new edition of her book "Conflict Management for Managers: Resolving Workplace, Client and Policy Disputes," hosted by Chidera Didigu.

Caroline Antonacci

Virtual Mediation in Today’s World: A Pandemic Success Story

(11/22/21)Caroline Antonacci

When the legal profession began to experience the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, I wondered specifically how it would affect alternative dispute resolution. I was not so concerned about arbitration.

Janet Martinez

Mediate.com Great Reads Book Club - Dispute Systems Design with Janet Martinez and Lisa Amsler

(11/09/21)Janet Martinez, Lisa Amsler, Howard Gadlin

Recording of Mediate.com's Great Reads Book Club with Prof. Janet Martinez and Prof. Lisa Amsler talking about their book (written with Stephanie Smith) Dispute Systems Design, hosted by Howard Gadlin.

Lucia Kanter St. Amour

“What Should I Wear?” - Making Choices and Online Dispute Resolution To The Rescue

(10/25/21)Lucia Kanter St. Amour

Steve Jobs famously wore the same black turtleneck, blue jeans and New Balance sneakers every day. Do you know why?

Stephen Sonnenberg

The Surge in Workplace Disputes Under Disability Discrimination Laws: Good News or Bad News?

(10/18/21)Stephen Sonnenberg

I have been wondering—as we are well into our second year of the pandemic—whether the relationships between employees with disabilities and their employers are changing in unanticipated ways.

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