Category: General
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Impact of Mediation on Legal Proceedings
In recent years, commercial mediation has become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional legal proceedings for resolving business disputes. This is due in large part to the significant impact that mediation can have on legal proceedings, particularly in terms of reducing costs, saving time, and preserving relationships. Reduce Costs One of the most significant impacts…
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How to Prepare for a Commercial Mediation
Commercial mediation can be an effective way to resolve disputes between businesses. It is a cost-effective and time-efficient way to settle disputes without having to go through the lengthy and costly court system. However, to ensure that your mediation session is successful, it is important to prepare adequately beforehand. Here are some tips on how…
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Process of Commercial Mediation
Commercial mediation is a process of resolving disputes that arise in business transactions. It involves a neutral third-party mediator, such as myself, who facilitates negotiations between parties in conflict to arrive at a mutually acceptable resolution. Mediation is a flexible process that allows parties to explore various options for resolving disputes, and it is often…
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The Role of a Mediator
In today’s business world, disputes and conflicts are a common occurrence. When parties in a commercial dispute cannot find a resolution on their own, they often turn to a commercial mediator for assistance such Ken Strongman. As a commercial mediator I am a neutral third party who facilitates communication and negotiation between the parties to…
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Disputes Resolved Through Commercial Mediation
In the world of business, disputes are bound to arise from time to time. When these disputes occur, it’s important to have a reliable mechanism in place to resolve them. Commercial mediation has become an increasingly popular option for businesses looking to settle disputes in a timely and cost-effective manner. In this blog post, we’ll…
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The Advantages of Commercial Mediation for Resolving Business Disputes
Commercial mediation has become a widely accepted alternative to traditional legal proceedings for resolving business disputes. In a commercial mediation, parties work with a neutral third-party mediator, such as myself, to negotiate a mutually acceptable resolution. There are several advantages to this approach to conflict resolution that make it an attractive option for businesses and…
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What’s wrong with the other side’s case?
What’s wrong with the other side’s case? The resolution of a dispute does not just occur on the day of the mediation. Each participant to mediation needs to prepare their own strategy for negotiation in the settlement. Based on my experience as a mediator, these are a collection of tasks each participant needs to complete…
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Resolving the Turkey Conflict
This is the time of the year for the turkey conflict. Thanksgiving is the day we Americans set aside to give thanks. It is most likely the only day when everyone makes an effort to enjoy a meal with their family. The day can be painful for anyone that does not have immediate family around…
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Caesar Augustus Law’s Unintended Consequences
Caesar Augustus Law’s unintended consequences Luke 2:1. In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. Law’s unintended consequences It is always a concern of law makers that there might be unintended consequences of their decrees. They might intend that the health and welfare of…
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Walnut Creek at 100 years
2014 was an eventful year for my family. But I don’t want to focus on that but to reflect on the events of the wider world and the relative small town I live in – Walnut Creek. One hundred years ago Walnut Creek citizens voted to incorporate the city. This year was the celebration of…