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In the News: How Mediation Can Address Labor Disputes
Labor disputes have been in the news all summer. From businesses and industries voting to unionize to existing unions going on strike to massive employment class action lawsuits being certified, there have been new examples of how workplace disputes boil over every week.

How to Prepare for a Successful Mediation
Mediation is more than just a single meeting. It is a structured process that involves preparation and communication to achieve the best results. In fact, preparation is often more important for mediation than other negotiation types. Being well-prepared makes it easier to explain

Mediating Business Partner Disputes Successfully: A Guide for Effective Conflict Resolution in Business Partnerships
Business partnerships take time and effort to maintain, just like any other professional relationship. However, issues within a partnership can have much more significant effects than disagreements between coworkers. Without effort by both parties, arguments can spell the end of the business. This

Impact of Unresolved Conflict in the Workplace
Whenever multiple people work together toward the same goal, conflict is inevitable. It’s natural for people to disagree about how to accomplish tasks or what should be prioritized. As organizations grow, the opportunities for disputes increase. Conflict on its own is not a

Are You Making the Most of Marketability Discounts in Your Estate Plan?
As an entrepreneur, your job is more than just a source of income. You invest effort and money into your business to build an organization that will live on after you. Your company can be part of your legacy and support your loved

Are You Forgetting About Required Minimum Distributions in Your Estate Plan?
When most people start drafting estate plans, they think in simple terms. This account goes to that person, or that much money is donated to this organization. However, when you start digging into the process, you’ll quickly realize that actual estate plans are

When Estate Administration Goes Wrong: How to Resolve Disputes With Family
Estate administration can be one of the most emotionally and financially complex issues you will ever face. Administering a loved one’s estate can resurrect old family feuds, create new ones, and generally strain your relationships. Even if there are disputes over the administration

What Makes Business Mediation Successful?
If your organization is considering adding mediation to its dispute resolution toolkit, you’re on the path to making your business run more smoothly. However, if you’ve never participated in business mediation before, you probably have questions. At the Law Offices of Denise Eaton

Aggressive Negotiation in Mediation: Can It Hurt Your Claim?
There are many philosophies regarding the most effective negotiation techniques. Some people recommend an aggressive approach, while others prefer collaborating with their negotiation partners. Aggressive negotiation techniques include making extreme demands, setting hard deadlines, using aggressive language, and issuing ultimatums. In contrast, collaborative

Enforcing Mediation Agreements: Are They Binding?
One of the biggest benefits of mediation is that it allows parties with a dispute to voluntarily negotiate a solution. However, some people assume that, since mediation agreements are voluntary, they are not binding. This is simply not true. Mediation is valuable because
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Recent Posts
- In the News: How Mediation Can Address Labor Disputes
- How to Prepare for a Successful Mediation
- Mediating Business Partner Disputes Successfully: A Guide for Effective Conflict Resolution in Business Partnerships
- Impact of Unresolved Conflict in the Workplace
- Are You Making the Most of Marketability Discounts in Your Estate Plan?








