This author is best known for her Harry Potter series, but she’s a fine writer for adults, too.

Liz Moore’s latest suspense novel is so compelling I pretty much couldn’t put it down.

It’s rare that I read a book in one day, but Held's writing grabbed me and held on.

One gets the sense of the author and illustrator as a whole person, from an oft-bedridden childhood gazing out his Brooklyn window to his global success and forays into stage and screen.

Sadly, this is the final installment of the Maisie Dobbs mystery series.

Part mystery, part science fiction, this novel rests upon the alarming premise that time is more than a concept.

Phones hold so much of our digital lives — emails, social media and bank accounts, photos, chat messages and more — that if they ever get stolen or go missing, it can cause major disruption beyond just the loss of a device. In some places, phone thefts have surged […]

It’s really, really hard to assess the wisdom of a settlement from the outside. Almost every settlement represents a tradeoff of legitimate interests in a condition of uncertainty. It’s perhaps extra hard to assess settlements in the context of litigation on behalf of the public. Was a settlement for $X a major victory, a stinging … Continue reading Kamala Harris and Settlements? →

It’s not breaking news that law school graduates generally have difficulty working with clients, don’t understand the “big picture” of client matters, and aren’t well trained in negotiation. The problem for law students and law schools is exacerbated by the transition to the NextGen bar exam and a movement in various states to use alternative … Continue reading Two Short Articles Proposing Courses Teaching Preparation and Advocacy in Dispute Resolution →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Pharrell’s vivid memories of hip hop.

There's no questioning Three Stacks.

Colorado authored one of its best performances of the season in the loss.

The Avs captain has missed two consecutive seasons because of his right knee and recently had a setback in his rehabilitation that required him to stop skating.

Alexandar Georgiev's best outing of the season came against the NHL's No. 1 team.

Justus Annunen leads all Finnish NHL goalies with a .918 save percentage since the start of last season.

Landeskog has not played since the 2021-22 season.

The show is currently in production in Los Angeles.

Look back at celebrity couples who have walked the BET Awards red carpet, including Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, and more.

I thought he told you that he won't stop.

He can switch from easygoing bars to soulful notes easily.

For Issa, the sky isn't the limit, it's the floor.

Bruno Mars: when talent meets musicianship meets magic!

Ever since 2005, Brown delivers flawlessly.

You'll be holding your stomach you''ll be laughing so hard.

The original, hood 'Cookie' and 'Lucious!'

Happy Independence Day!

The "Black-ish" actor stars in "Hustle & Flow."

Two of the world's funniest men reconnect.

See how everything turns out.

November Rule premieres on Saturday, November 14 at 8P/7C.

Who should get the part? You tell us!

Prosecutor Nicole Taylor's idyllic life with her loving husband Brian is abruptly upended by the suspicious deaths of several childhood friends, and she is forced to confront the long-buried secrets of her past to solve the mystery and save herself.

Blake Vince Payne was only 2 years old.

The new season premieres later this month.

Homicides of Black girls and women were the most increased.

We explore reasons why and talk to experts to address it.

The school board member has not read the books.

Mel Groves expressed fear about being trans in the city.

The ex-captain allegedly targeted Black people for decades.

Some students have chosen to isolate during the festivities.

More contestants try their luck with the toughest audience.

“Mary Jane always gets what she wants.”

Justin pushes MJ to develop a unique interview style.

MJ threatens to resign.

Pass the tissue.

MJ gets naughty in the office.