Philip ReichMar 211 minRecommended Order for Mediation [PDF Download]The Alabama Supreme Court Commission on Dispute Resolution (which is made up of justices, judges, practitioners, and mediators) approved...
Philip ReichJan 242 minDealing with Unreasonable PeopleThere are lots of opportunities for unreasonable people to be an obstacle to a compromise settlement. When discussing this topic,...
Philip ReichDec 15, 20212 minTis' the SeasonThe holidays happen to come at the end of the year, which is a great time for reflection. We tend to look at what we have accomplished...
Philip ReichNov 16, 20212 minExceptions to the Golden Rule: The Power of NoYou know the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them for you. We don’t see much of that in litigation, except turned on its...
Philip ReichOct 20, 20212 minSending a MessageDo you remember that old game that we used to play called "telephone"? The person at the end of the line whispers a message to the person...
Philip ReichSep 16, 20212 minEvery Mediation is DifferentI enjoy golf, and because of my father, began playing at a young age and now try to play when it works into the schedule. I have learned...
Philip ReichJul 14, 20212 minNow is the Time for MediationWow, things are picking up! With the ebb of COVID hospitalizations the slow of the spread of the virus, and vaccinations readily...
Philip ReichMay 20, 20212 minWhere Should We Do the Mediation?With COVID restrictions easing, in-person mediations seem to be picking up. While video mediations helped fill a gap (and they will...
Philip ReichMar 17, 20213 minHow Long is This Going to Last?Have you ever heard this at a mediation, "How long is this going to last?" It says a lot, doesn't it? Usually, it's a party that says it....
Philip ReichNov 16, 20202 minListen...One of our society’s most underutilized skills is listening. Technology’s enhancements have increased our ability to communicate, or have...
Philip ReichSep 22, 20202 minThe BalconyWho doesn’t like a room with a view? Unfortunately, in many mediations, the parties, the lawyers, and maybe even the mediator get tunnel...
Philip ReichJun 18, 20202 minDon't Underestimate the Power of BrainstormingBrainstorming has often gotten a bad rap. While we rarely overuse the process, perhaps the term was worn out in the 90s. Regardless, it...