Some of you may have seen the news articles (e.g., here and here) in the past day or so reporting on a motion to compel arbitration brought by Disney lawyers in a Florida state court wrongful death case. The widow of a woman who suffered a fatal allergic reaction at a Disney World restaurant is … Continue reading Disney+ to Disney World “Infinite” Arbitration Clause →

Partnership aims to transform access to family law dispute resolution for underserved communities The American Arbitration Association and Suffolk University Law School are launching a pioneering Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Innovation Clinic. This initiative combines Suffolk Law’s expertise in legal technology and clinical education with the AAA’s leadership in alternative dispute resolution innovation, technology, and … Continue reading American Arbitration Association, Suffolk Law and ODR.com Launch Online Dispute Resolution Innovation Clinic →

The University of Missouri’s Center for the Study of Dispute Resolution will hold its 40th anniversary symposium on Friday, October 25. It’s entitled, “Dispute Resolution at Forty:  Looking Back, Looking Forward,” and features an indisputably all-star cast.  Here’s the lineup.  The starred characters are Mizzou student and/or faculty alumni. Welcome:  Paul J. Litton Remarks:  Ilhyung … Continue reading Come to Missouri’s 40th Anniversary Symposium on October 25 →

Regular readers will remember that a little over a year ago Carrie Menkel-Meadow (UC-Irvine) warned us that the Negotiation Journal was in crisis, and its demise was a real possibility.  Today she announced that it survived and has come out on the other side.  It is now an open access journal hosted by MIT and … Continue reading The Negotiation Journal’s Rebirth →

What about Mom and apple pie?  For or against? Most people take for granted that all these things are indisputably good (at least in theory) though we usually don’t think much about why. Not so with Andrew Mamo.  He recently published Unsettling the Self:  Rethinking Self-Determination in Mediation, which deeply analyzes the meaning of self-determination. … Continue reading Are You in Favor of Self-Determination in Mediation? →

From my colleague, Rachel Wechsler: The Journal of Dispute Resolution is seeking articles related to labor and employment dispute resolution for its 2024 Writing Competition. The winners will be published in the Winter 2025 Issue of the Journal of Dispute Resolution. Writers should send submissions to umclawjournal@umsystem.edu with the subject line “2024 Writing Competition.” The … Continue reading Journal of Dispute Resolution Writing Competition – September 6 Deadline →

Posting my short article, The Important Role of Attorneys in Promoting Parties’ Self-Determination in Mediation, on the NYC-DR listserv prompted several reactions. This post highlights and elaborates some points in my article. Why Law School Faculty Should Increase Instruction in Mediation Representation I’m a retired law professor who mediated and taught mediation for years.  The … Continue reading Attorneys, Mediators, and Self-Determination →

Ohio State’s Program on Dispute Resolution is thrilled to invite you to the 2024 Lawrence Lecture on Dispute Resolution featuring Georgetown Law Professor Ariel Eckblad!  Register here: https://go.osu.edu/eckblad. Scheduled for Tuesday September 17 (beginning at 12:10 eastern), Professor Eckblad will present “The Water We Swim In: Negotiating Power and Possibility”. Here is a brief description: … Continue reading Georgetown’s Ariel Eckblad to Deliver Moritz’s 2024 Lawrence Lecture →

For a forthcoming article about law school mediation courses, I developed a list of key values and principles that I think people in our field generally share.  They are about the roles of practitioners – including both mediators and attorneys – when working with clients in mediation.  Faculty can advocate them in any mediation course … Continue reading Shared Values and Principles in Mediation →

Posting on behalf of the AAA: I am writing to inform you of a wonderful opportunity for second and third year law students.  On November 9 and 10, 2024 the American Arbitration Association is holding its Annual Diverse Student ADR Summit in New York.  For more information click here.  Accepted students will receive a scholarship for up … Continue reading AAA’s Diverse Student ADR Summit →

There are many new mediation syllabi on the DRLE website. There now are two pages for these syllabi.  One page is for courses focused on the perspective of neutrals and the other focused on the perspective of representatives in mediation.  Both webpages have separate sections for simulation and clinical courses. The webpages include a lot … Continue reading New Mediation Syllabi on DRLE Website →

As we know, American attorneys regularly represent clients in mediation.  There’s a ton of theory about mediation generally but much less about mediation representation. I just posted an article, Theory and Practice of Mediation Representation, which presents a theoretical analysis based on Real Practice System Theory.  The following graphic provides an overview, which the article … Continue reading Theory and Practice of Mediation Representation →

10%. That percentage – or less – is the rough proportion of the mediation curriculum devoted to mediation representation in US law schools, including about: 6% of mediation clinic courses 9% of mediation simulation courses 3-9% of the coverage in some mediation textbooks 7% of the coverage in many mediation courses Is it too much … Continue reading Is 90% Too Much? →

Pioneering family mediator Michael Lang just released the second edition of his book, The Guide to Reflective Practice in Conflict Resolution.  He provided an account of his development as a mediator as one of the Ten Real Mediation Systems.  He is the co-director of the Reflective Practice Institute International. Michael’s book builds on Donald Schön’s … Continue reading New Edition of Michael Lang’s Book on Reflective Practice →

At this year’s AALS ADR Section WIP Conference, I presented data showing that more than 90% of law school mediation courses and more than 90% of the coverage in popular mediation texts focus on the mediator’s role.  I asked people what they think the emphasis generally should be in generic mediation courses, and here are … Continue reading If You Will Teach Mediation (or Other DR Course) Next Year, Read This →

The Mirrors Programme is inviting 30 senior school students to join the 2024/25 Coaching For Success Community Programme, with registration now open. A Government spokesperson said, “The Mirrors Programme is excited to invite 30 senior school students [ages 14-18] to embark on a transformative journey with the 2024/25 Coaching For Success Community Programme.” Kimberley Jackson, […]

An Interactive Village Gathering will be held on Saturday [Oct 12] from 4.00pm to 5.30pm at the Victor Scott School celebrating the 75th anniversary of free primary education in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Reminded of the African proverb ‘it takes a village to raise a child,’ a collaborative group of community stakeholders have come together […]

Appleby welcomed new pupils Skye Burrows, Mya Gibbons and Akira McDonald to its long-standing legal trainee programme in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The two-year programme which provides pupils with training across the firm’s Corporate, Dispute Resolution and Insurance departments involves three 4-month seats in the first year and one 12-month seat in the second year. Pupils are assigned a senior attorney as a […]

Saltus announced the retirement of Board Chair Gil Tucker after 13 years, appointing E. Michael Leverock as his successor and celebrating Tucker’s significant contributions to the school and Bermuda community. A spokesperson said, “After an impressive 13-year tenure as Board Chair and 27 years as a Board Trustee, Saltus is announcing the retirement of Gil […]

The Bermudian Queens Rock Academy will host an event aimed at fostering self-awareness and building self-esteem among young girls from October 21 to 25 at the Women’s Resource Centre. With the theme, “A Journey of Resilience, Creativity, and Culture,” the [Her] Story Girls Club event is for girls aged 11 to 15 and hopes to […]

The Village Gathering event, originally scheduled for Saturday [Oct 12] from 4.00pm to 5.30pm at the Victor Scott School, has been postponed until October 19. A spokesperson said, “Given feedback received from relevant authorities, we are postponing the Village Gathering until Saturday, October 19.” Related Stories ‘Celebrating Early Childhood’ Event On Nov 10 Village Gathering […]

Registration is now open for Term 1 at The Mirrors Programme’s Field of Learning. A spokesperson said, “The Mirrors Programme is excited to announce that registration is open for Term 1 of the Field of Learning Garden Club. Open to students ages 11-18, the programme runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 PM until sunset, […]

Saltus announced that 23 of its 2024 graduates were recognized for outstanding AP exam results, with several earning AP Scholar designations and two achieving perfect scores. A spokesperson said, “Saltus is proud to announce the accomplishments of our 2024 graduates on their recent Advanced Placement [AP] examination results. “Supported by the internationally recognised College Board […]

In celebration of Founders Day, student leaders will offer tours of the Berkeley Institute from October 14 to October 17. A spokesperson said, “Founders Day is a very important tradition for The Berkeley Institute. As an institution, we take time to recognize and honour the history and legacy of those 11 men who had the […]

Mount Saint Agnes Academy [MSA] honored its 2024 graduates, with one-third receiving scholarships and most continuing their studies overseas. A spokesperson said, “MSA is celebrating the achievements of its 2024 graduating class, one-third of whom earned scholarships to attend tertiary institutions. “Of the 26 graduates, 18 will continue their education overseas. Fifteen will attend university […]

The International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition [IISPSC], co-hosted by The Bermuda High School and Saltus Grammar School, kicked off today [Oct 17] with 99 international students joining 16 local participants to compete in various public speaking categories. A spokesperson said, “The International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition [IISPSC], co-hosted by The Bermuda High School […]

The Village Gathering event will be held on Saturday [Oct 19] from 4.00pm to 5.30pm at Victor Scott School Hall. A spokesperson said, “The collaboration geared to enhance community by staging the Village Gathering to inspire and empower Parents, on Saturday, October 19th from 4 – 5.30 pm at Victor Scott School Hall, has already […]

Since 2017, ILS Bermuda has partnered with the Bermuda College as part of an education initiative which provides educational and work experience opportunities for College students, expanding their awareness and knowledge of the Insurance Linked Securities [ILS] and re/insurance sector with the ultimate aim of forging network connections that enhance their potential to enter this […]

CedarBridge Academy students have “embarked on personal goals involving development of leadership qualities and have signed up with the Hamilton Rotary Club as Rotary Interact members.” A spokesperson said, “Students at CedarBridge Academy have started their year honing their leadership skills in preparation for the future. “They have embarked on personal goals involving development of […]

The International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition, co-hosted by The Bermuda High School and Saltus Grammar School, wrapped up on October 20th, featuring 99 international students and 13 local competitors showcasing their skills in a series of speaking events. A spokesperson said, “The International Independent Schools Public Speaking Competition [IISPSC], co-hosted by The Bermuda High […]

[Written by Anya Thompson] CedarBridge Academy hosted an open house on Friday, October 18th, welcoming M2 and M3 students from Dellwood Middle School, Francis Patton Primary, Sandys Middle School, Purvis Primary, and Whitney Institute. The event provided a chance for these students to see beyond the information typically found on a school’s website. They observed […]

Somersfield Academy invites parents and students to their Secondary Open House on Tuesday [Nov 5] from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. A spokesperson said, “Parents and students are invited to Somersfield Academy’s Secondary Open House on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, to learn more about the only International Baccalaureate [IB] […]

[Updated] “The Ministry of Education has been forced to announce the closure of CedarBridge Academy due to an unusually high number of teacher and para-educator absences,” the government said this morning [Oct 30]. A Government spokesperson said, “As of 6:23 a.m., 59 of CedarBridge’s 77 staff members had reported absent. The majority of these are uncertified […]

“It’s time for the Department to prioritize our teachers’ well-being and the quality of education for our students,” the Bermuda Union of Teachers said, adding that “our children deserve a classroom that’s staffed, safe, and ready to learn.” The comments from the Union follow after CedarBridge Academy was closed for a day earlier this week “due to […]

The Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL] is hosting a free Dyslexia Awareness Workshop and launching a screening program for parents on November 12th. A spokesperson said, “Building on the success of September’s Unlocking Potential: Dyslexia Awareness and Education Forum for teachers, the Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL], along with Mindset Bermuda and The […]

In the lead-up to Remembrance Day, hundreds of young Bermudians are gaining a deeper appreciation of Bermuda’s historical role through engaging presentations by the Royal Bermuda Regiment. A spokesperson said, “A group of officers and soldiers has been visiting primary schools over the past two weeks in the lead-up to November 11. “The engaging and […]

The Early Childhood Foundation of Bermuda is hosting a “Celebrating Early Childhood” event on November 10th at CedarBridge Academy. A spokesperson said, “The Early Childhood Foundation of Bermuda is hosting a celebratory event focusing on Early Childhood Education. The Celebrating Early Childhood event will be held on Sunday 10th November 2024 at the Kalmar Richards […]

The Department of Education announced that online registration for the Bermuda Public School System’s 2025/2026 school year will open on Monday, November 18th. A Government spokesperson said, “Online Registration for the Bermuda Public School System’s 2025/2026 school year opens from Monday, November 18, 2024 and will close on Friday, November 22, 2024, the Department of […]

[Written by Anya Thompson] At Cedarbridge Academy, some students shine not just in academics but also in practical, hands-on fields. Terry Charlemagne, a dedicated student with a passion for mechanics, is one of them. From turbocharged car projects to mastering vehicle operation, Terry has cultivated a distinctive skill set that distinguishes him from his peers. […]

The Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning Foundation has appointed Tricia Lines Hill to its Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “With deep Bermuda roots and a passion for supporting education and community growth, Mrs. Lines Hill brings a wealth of knowledge in global marketing, corporate communications, and business development. “Mrs. Lines Hill holds a BA in […]

The Bermuda Union of Teachers said they are “dismayed by the Department of Education’s haste to enact sanctions against teachers in the Bermuda Public School System.” A spokesperson said, “Recent comments in the press about efforts to accelerate the formation of a Transformation Team for the School for Exceptionalities, with the goal of better serving […]

Planet Math Bermuda said they must leave their current location, and said as ”we work to secure a new home, we invite anyone with access to a centrally located space suitable for educational use—with several rooms that could serve as classrooms—to consider partnering with us to support our mission.” A spokesperson said, “Planet Math Bermuda is […]

The ‘Human Library’ event will be held on Thursday, September 28th at the Bermuda National Library. A spokesperson said, “Do you want a chance to unjudge someone by having a conversation that can break down prejudices, biases and assumptions? Welcome to the Human Library, where Readers are invited to have open conversations with Books for 30 […]

The Bermuda National Library is inviting people to the annual BIG Book Sale happening on Saturday, October 7. A spokesperson said, “Join us at BNL’s annual BIG Book Sale. Stop by Bermuda National Library [13 Queen Street] Saturday, October 7 from 9am – 4pm to snag previously enjoyed books for only $1 each! “If you […]

The Library Association of Bermuda is set to host an evening entitled “Books, Bites, & Beverages” on Saturday, November 4, 2023. This event will take place at the Bermuda College Library from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. A treat for book enthusiasts and food lovers alike, the event promises to be an evening of literary […]

Jonathan Land Evans has recently published ‘The Lordly Wadson Collection,’ an expanded omnibus of humorous stories set in 1930s Bermuda. Mr Evans explained that ‘The Lordly Wadson Collection’, is enlarged from his 2018 book ‘Lordly Wadson’, and gathers together all fourteen of his humorous Lordly Wadson stories, set in 1930s Bermuda and whose main character is […]

Bermudian poet Nancy Anne Miller has released Queen Palm: A Bermuda Christmas, which explores “the combination of African/English iconography as presented in Bermudian customs, the American, sometimes garish modes of celebration, Advent symbols and the poet’s process, as well as a final section of Biblically-based poems.” A spokesperson said, “In Queen Palm: A Bermuda Christmas, Bermudian internationally published […]

Atlantic Publishing House is set to hold an event at Rosalie Gardens featuring a blend of “plants, Bermuda books, and Jamaican coffee.” A spokesperson said, “Join us for a unique weekend at Rosalie Gardens, 35 Angle Street, opposite Hubies, on November 25 from 12.00pm to 4.00pm and on November 26 from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. Explore […]

Pastor Leroy Bean has released a book titled Gang Violence Is By Design: Exposing the Lie, which “presents a panoramic perspective and awareness that will help countries recognize and address the root cause that has been camouflaged within our society for centuries.” The book’s promo said, “There is a myriad of ideological beliefs and copious […]

Bermuda National Library is set to be the venue for the launch of Melodye Micere Van Putten’s book, “Expressions of Blackness: Spirituality, Resistance, Power, Honor, Joy, Love, Connections.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Library will host the book launch of Melodye Micere Van Putten’s seventeenth book, Expressions of Blackness: Spirituality, Resistance, Power, Honor, Joy, […]