Karl Bayer's Disputing Blog

NADN Announces Partnership With DRI and AAJ

By Beth Graham - May 22, 2013

This week, the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) announced a partnership with DRI - The Voice of The Defense Bar and the American Association for Justice (AAJ).

Lessons from Mediators’ Stories

By Beth Graham - April 30, 2013

Professor John Lande of the University of Missouri School of Law has authored a thoughtful paper entitled Lessons from Mediators’ Stories, 34 Cardozo Law Review (Forthcoming August 2013); This article is part of a symposium discussing the book, Stories Mediators Tell, edited by Eric Galton and Lela Love.

Part Three: Determining the Current Use of ADR by Fortune 1,000 Corporate Counsel

By Karl Bayer - April 17, 2013

Part Three: Determining the Current Use of ARD by Fortune 1,000 Corporate Counsel.

Improving Mediation with Consent?

By Beth Graham - April 16, 2013

Jacqueline M. Nolan-Haley, Professor of Law and Director of Fordham University’s Conflict Resolution & ADR Program, has published a thoughtful article entitled, Judicial Review of Mediated Settlement Agreements: Improving Mediation with Consent? In her publication, Professor Nolan-Haley examines the impact the judicial system may have on the mediation process.

Part Two: Preparing for the 2011 Fortune 1,000 Survey of Corporate Counsel

By Karl Bayer - April 10, 2013

The following is part 2 of a 5 part overview of Professors Thomas Stipanowich (Pepperdine University School of Law) and J. Though attitudes may have changed since the 1997 Fortune 1,000 corporate counsel survey, systems seem to have remained ingrained in business culture which has prevented an overall acceptance of ADR processes.

Part One: A Brief History of ADR and Corporate Perception

By Karl Bayer - April 2, 2013

The following is part 1 of a 5 part overview of Professors Thomas Stipanowich (Pepperdine University School of Law) and J. Ryan Lamare (Pennsylvania State University) paper entitled “Living with ‘ADR’: Evolving Perceptions and Use of Mediation, Arbitration and Conflict Management in Fortune 1,000 Corporations.”

Austin Police Department Now Allows Mediation of Citizen Complaints

By Beth Graham - March 29, 2013

Alternative dispute resolution methods are increasingly being utilized across a wide range of industries. According to a recent news report, the Austin Police Department has instituted a new policy that provides area citizens with the opportunity to engage in mediation with law enforcement officers following a complaint. Under the policy, less serious external complaints such as allegations of inadequate service and rude officers may be mediated

Disputing’s Own Karl Bayer Interviewed by Dave Hilton from Conflict Specialist Show

By Karl Bayer - March 29, 2013

Dave Hilton from the Conflict Specialist show discusses dispute resolution, conflict management, mediation, conflict coaching, negotiation, arbitration, ombuds, leadership, persuasion, psychology and other related topics with experts, authors, bloggers, specialists, speakers and practitioners around the world. In his latest episode he interviews blogger and ADR practitioner Karl Bayer. Watch the interview on youtube. Visit Dave Hilton’

What Judges Write When They Write About Mediation

By Beth Graham - March 17, 2013

Professor Jennifer W. Reynolds of the University of Oregon School of Law has published a thoughtful article entitled Judicial Reviews: What Judges Write When They Write About Mediation, Penn State Yearbook on Arbitration & Mediation, Vol. 5, 2013. In her publication, Professor Wilson discusses the role of mediation in the legal system from a judge’s perspective. Here is the abstract: Judges are uniquely positioned to comment on the phenomenon

Martha Stewart Living Ordered to Mediate Dispute With Macy’s and J.C. Penney

By Beth Graham - March 13, 2013

Mediation is in the news again. Last week, a New York judge ordered a dispute between Macy’s, Inc., J.C. Penney Co., and Martha Stewart Living to mediation. The lawsuit itself reportedly arose after New York-based Martha Stewart Living signed a contract with Plano-based J.C. Penney to open a Martha Stewart mini shop in many of the retailer’s stores. In a separate case filed three months later, Cincinnati-based Macy’s sued J.C. Penney for interfer