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EEOC Implements Changes to Temporary Mediation Program
7/13/2020 12:21:58 PM
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced the launch of a pilot program. The goal is to alter certain aspects of its existing mediation program. The new program includes the expansion of types of worker bias allegations
Family Mediation First Step in Becker County Family Law Cases
1/13/2020 12:40:25 PM
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Those involved in family civil law cases will have the opportunity to mediate those disputes before litigation in Becker County now that a program to hire a mediator will be in action. The goal of the program is to free up court time, save
Mediation Up Next for Former NFL Players Shut Out of Settlement
1/2/2020 1:16:08 PM
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The family of Mike “Iron Mike” Webster could be about to receive money from the NFL to compensate them for Webster’s injuries incurred during play. Webster was the first NFL player to be diagnosed with chronic traumatic
The Expert Group on Mediation in Civil Justice in Scotland Calls for More Mediation
7/30/2019 12:15:31 PM
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The Expert Group on Mediation in Civil Justice in Scotland issued a report arguing that more disputes could be settled outside of the court system through mediation. The report lists the value of mediation and calls it a “tried and tested
Scranton Has New Mediation Center
6/5/2018 2:59:14 PM
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A new mediation center will serve the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Over more than two decades, there have been more than 4000 civil cases in the area court system and about 60 percent of them have been referred to mediation by the judges
Mediation Counseling Available to Families for Help Dealing with the Holidays
12/24/2016 11:43:53 AM
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Family squabbles are a common thread throughout families during the holidays, and now one Connecticut legal organization is hoping to provide a peaceful solution. Connecticut Mediation and Arbitration Services, LLC in Guilford is offering mediation
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Student Rape Survivor Agrees to Mediation with School
8/11/2016 5:40:54 PM
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A rape survivor and her former school, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, will attempt to settle a civil lawsuit filed by the student against the school regarding her 2012 rape. According to the student, the attack occurred while she was completing a
Massachusetts Commission against Discriminations Assesses Its History
2/21/2016 5:59:43 PM
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Recently in Massachusetts, a panel gathered to discuss the merits of the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination. The group is the state’s leading civil rights agency and has been in operation for more than 70 years. The panel
Washington County Mediation Center Recognized as One of Maryland’s Best
6/23/2015 7:29:02 AM
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The Washington County Community Mediation Center in Washington County, Maryland was recently recognized as one of the best legal dispute options in the state. The services of the center are offered for free and they cater to those with a variety of
Family mediation / Business mediation? What’s the difference?
8/5/2014 11:11:05 AM
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People occasionally approach me to ask if I would mediate a business dispute. While I do believe that an experienced mediator could address either a divorce or a business dispute, I personally choose to work with all types of family