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The Hollywood strikes are over. Here’s when you could see your favorite stars and shows return

Missed your favorite actors? After nearly four months of striking, they’re coming back. Wednesday’s deal between striking actors and studios and streaming services won’t immediately restore filming to its full swing. That will take months. But the tentative agreement that both sides say include extraordinary provisions means that more than six months of labor strife in the film and television industries is drawing to a close. Soon, tens of thousands of entertainment sector workers could get back to work. And popular franchises like “Deadpool,” “Abbott Elementary” and “The Last of Us” will be a step closer to returning to screens.





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A 14-year-old government whiz is representing Colorado at the 2024 National Civics Bee

The bee, a fledgling event in its second year, is an annual competition encouraging youth in sixth, seventh and eighth grades to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.




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Lone Tree judge improperly warns defendant he’ll be reported to ICE for deportation, raising abuse-of-power concerns

On July 18, Judge Lou Gresh was advising an individual accused of shoplifting when he said that "we report all illegal immigrants to ICE for deportation, as shoplifting is a deportable offense under federal law."




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Douglas County warns of high-tech burglary ring targeting Asian homes

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office announced in a news release Thursday that the ring has targeted the homes of Asians who own businesses.






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Can AI make video games more immersive? Some studios turn to AI-fueled NPCs for more interaction

Generative AI could also provide more opportunities for players to go off-script and create their own stories if designers can craft environments that feel more alive and can react to players’ choices in real-time.




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Stripped of qualified immunity, Colorado police officers turn to common law to seek protection from lawsuits

Civil rights attorneys say the fallback to common law is designed to keep law enforcement officers immune from civil claims despite the 2020 reforms.




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Preparing Campus Leaders for the Return to Campus this Fall

Our field has a great deal to offer campus leaders, who involuntarily joined us as dispute resolution practitioners as they dealt with campus conflicts related to the Middle East violence. Many campus leaders are now engaged in contingent planning for a variety of potential fall scenarios. The Divided Community Project will be grateful if you … Continue reading Preparing Campus Leaders for the Return to Campus this Fall




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Modern Mediation Practice in American Legal Cases

I recently published It’s Time to Make Important Upgrades to Our Mediation Curriculum, which notes significant changes in American mediation practice in the past five decades and suggests that law school faculty upgrade our mediation instruction accordingly. Modern Mediation Practice in American Legal Cases is a two-page summary of that article, which was published in … Continue reading Modern Mediation Practice in American Legal Cases




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Latest Articles in Journal of Dispute Resolution

The Journal of Dispute Resolution recently released Issue 2 of Volume 2024.   Here’s a list of the articles in this issue.  Click here to access them.   Take a look. Alternative Dispute Resolution in Agency Administrative Programs by Kristen Blankley, Kathleen Claussen, and Judith Starr Arbitration and the Mandatory Law Problem: A Mixed Mode ADR Approach … Continue reading Latest Articles in Journal of Dispute Resolution




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The Negotiation Journal’s Rebirth

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




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Journal of Dispute Resolution Writing Competition – September 6 Deadline

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



  • General
  • Employment Dispute Resolution
  • For Teachers and Students
  • Labor Dispute Resolution

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Attorneys, Mediators, and Self-Determination

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





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The Internets Rule Hip Hop



The hottest hip hop sites on the 'net.







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Flicks of the Week: Kid 'n Play Turn Up for Thanskgiving



Dancing across tables with turkey.



  • BET Star Cinema

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School Drops Halloween Event Over Equity And Race Concerns



Some students have chosen to isolate during the festivities.





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Setting the Stage: Tye Tribbett Turns It Up



Are you ready for this one of a kind performance?




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Ronda vs. MJ: Tables Turn



Hidden sources reveal true character.



  • Being Mary Jane

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Being Mary Jane Returns in July



The wait is almost over!



  • Being Mary Jane

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MJ Skates on Thin Ice With the Return of Kara



Trust is a difficult thing to get back.




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Turns Out the Wags Know Orlando Better Than Kara Thought



Does Kara have something to worry about?




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Justin Learns the Truth



Justin makes a decision about his future with Mary Jane.




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Kwame Simmons's Educational Journey



Kwame Simmons tackles education in urban communities.




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Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole’s Educational Journey



Dr. Cole speaks on her inspiring journey through education.




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Shaquille O’Neal’s Daughter Amirah Will Attend Texas Southern University

She becomes the second in the family to enroll at TSU.




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Sage Steele Scheduled To Return To ESPN

She was pulled off air after testing positive for COVID.




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Kyrie Irving Could Still Earn $19M, Despite Not Playing

He has refused to get the coronavirus vaccine.




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Cam Newton Plans NFL Return, Gets COVID Vaccine

He was released by the Patriots prior to the season.




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One Hour Video: 2024 Peppercorn Ceremony

Continuing a centuries-old tradition, the annual Peppercorn Ceremony is taking place in St. George’s this morning [May 8]. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Peppercorn Ceremony In St George’s Video: Peppercorn Ceremony In St. George’s Photos: 2023 Peppercorn Ceremony Peppercorn Ceremony To […]




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Photos: 2024 Peppercorn Ceremony

The annual Peppercorn Ceremony was held this week in St George’s, continuing a tradition that began some 200 years ago. The RBR Band and Corps of Drums led a Guard of Honour and Colour Party on to King’s Square in the Town of St George for the traditional event. Governor, Rena Lalgie, who is the Regiment’s Commander-in-Chief, paid […]




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Regiment Soldiers Help After Hurricane Ernesto

Over 100 soldiers from Royal Bermuda Regiment were mobilized to help assist during Hurricane Ernesto. A spokesperson said, “Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers who were deployed on clean-up efforts in the wake of Hurricane Ernesto felt a sense of purpose as they helped return the island to normalcy. “About 125 RBR personnel were mobilised on Friday and were based at […]




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Governor Welcomes HMS Trent & HMS Medway

Governor Rena Lalgie welcomed the HMS Trent and HMS Medway and extended her thanks to the Royal Bermuda Regiment for their support in facilitating on-island logistics. A spokesperson said, “Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, welcomed the recent visits from HMS Trent and HMS Medway and extended her thanks to the Royal Bermuda Regiment […]




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IQUW Announce Appointment Of Peter Hearn

IQUW announced the appointment of Peter Hearn as an independent Non-Executive Director to the IQUW Holdings Bermuda Board. A spokesperson said, “Hearn is widely recognised as a visionary leader and brings over four decades of experience in the global insurance and reinsurance broker sector, including various senior leadership roles, most recently as Marsh McLennan Vice […]




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Kiwon Waldron Returns To Action In Indiana

Kiwon Waldron was back in action at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana, as the harness race season continued. In his first race of the night, Waldron in the bike of Six Sticks Of Gum in race 3 in the pace class finished 5th clocking a time of 1:57 flat. Race 12 was in the trot […]




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Latest Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

The 2023/24 Harness Pony Racing Season got underway at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. In heat 10, the 1:04 & faster time bar class, Maurice Raynor in the bike of Rocketeyed Optimist clocked a winning time of 1:03&3, clocking 1:03&4, was Phillip Correia in the bike of War Machine finishing second, while Tesh1 […]




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Harness Pony Racing Weekend Results

The 2023/24 harness pony racing season continued at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Phillip Correia in the bike of War Machine were double winners on the day in the 1:04 & faster time bar class, Kirista Rabain and Gold Rush were double winners in the 1:14&0 & slower time bar class. Heat 1 […]




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Kiwon Waldron Returns To Action In Indiana

Kiwon Waldron was back in action in Indiana competing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park as the harness pony race season continued. Waldron and Vintage Queen competed in race 6 in the pace class, finishing 6th clocking a time of 1:56 flat. During race 7 in the pace class, Waldron and Midnite’s Pro finished 7th, stopping the […]




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Latest Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

The National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street was buzzing with action as the 2024/25 harness pony racing season continued. Heat 1 1:10&0 & Slower Time Bar Class 1:13&0 Kirista Rabain & Gold Rush 1:13&1 Candyce Martins & Victoria’s Secret 1:13& Tahzii Flood & HuntinForGold Heat 2 1:04&1 – 1:06&1 Time Bar Class 1:06&4 Nisuje Landy […]




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Kiwon Waldron Returns To Action In Indiana

Kiwon Waldron was back in action competing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park as the harness pony racing season continued in Indiana. Race 3 was in the pace class, as Waldron was in the bike of Mary Jo Ray they finished 3rd clocking a time of 1:54&3. Waldron and Why Don’t U Stay finished 6th in race […]




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Latest Harness Pony Racing Season Results

The harness pony racing season continued this weekend with a full slate of races. In the 1:10/0 & slower category, Kirista Rabain won heat 1 with a time of 1:11/0. Nicole Cable dominated the 1:04/1-1:06/1 international race category, winning heat 2 with a time of 1:08/1. Rabain also claimed victory in heat 6 with a […]




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Latest Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results

The latest round of harness pony racing took place at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Heat 1 1:10/3 & Slower Time Bar Class 1:10&2 Candyce Martins & Victoria’s Secret 1:10&2 Tahzii Flood & HuntinForGold Heat 2 1:06&2 – 1:09&4 Time Bar Class 1:06&1 Jashaun Young & Holy Grail 1:07&0 D.J Burchall & Kool […]




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Appleby Earns Top Rankings In Legal 500 Guide

“Leading offshore law firm Appleby continues to be the only firm in Bermuda ranked Tier 1 across all of the six practice categories in Legal 500’s 2025 Caribbean Guide,” the company said. A spokesperson said, “Legal 500 ranks Appleby as Tier 1 in: Banking, Finance & Capital Markets; Corporate & Commercial; Dispute Resolution; Insurance/Reinsurance; Regulatory […]




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Walkers Earns Top Rankings In The Legal 500

Walkers secured top-tier rankings in The Legal 500 Caribbean 2025. A spokesperson said, “Our firm has achieved top-tier rankings in three practice areas and recommendations in two more in Bermuda, contributing to a total of 12 top-tier practice areas and seven recommendations across the Americas legal market for Walkers. “Our Bermuda office’s Regulatory and Compliance […]