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The Book Club: “God of the Woods” and more short reviews from readers

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




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The Book Club: “Held,” “Shelterwood” and more short reviews from readers

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




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“Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak” is a brilliant survey of the artist and author | Review

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.




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The Book Club: “The Comfort of Ghosts” and more short reviews from readers

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





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One Tech Tip: Here’s what you need to do before and after your phone is stolen or lost

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 […]




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Kamala Harris and Settlements?

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?




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Two Short Articles Proposing Courses Teaching Preparation and Advocacy in Dispute Resolution

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




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American Arbitration Association, Suffolk Law and ODR.com Launch Online Dispute Resolution Innovation Clinic

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




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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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Shared Values and Principles in Mediation

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




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Theory and Practice of Mediation Representation

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





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10 Things Andre 3000 Made Popular (Sort Of)



There's no questioning Three Stacks.





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Renck & File: Is it time to start asking if Gabe Landeskog will ever skate for Avs again?

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.







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Kevin Hart To Produce ‘Real Husbands Of Hollywood’ For BET+



The show is currently in production in Los Angeles.




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Me and Bae - Iconic Couples on the BET Awards Red Carpet



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.






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Issa Rae Is The Shero We Always Needed, And Deserved



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





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When Quality And Quantity Merge, Chris Brown Delivers



Ever since 2005, Brown delivers flawlessly.




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Weekend Movie Marathon: Martin and Eddie, the Perfect Pair



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



  • BET Star Cinema

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Flicks of the Week: Tyrese and Taraji Reunited in 'Baby Boy'



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



  • BET Star Cinema

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Weekend Movie Marathon: BBQ's, Cookouts and a 'House Party



Happy Independence Day!



  • BET Star Cinema

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Flicks of the Week: Anthony Anderson for Hustler of the Year



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



  • BET Star Cinema

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Weekend Movie Marathon: Martin and Will Smith Reunite



Two of the world's funniest men reconnect.



  • BET Star Cinema

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Flicks of the Week: Taye Diggs Handles Best Man Duties



See how everything turns out.



  • BET Star Cinema

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Weekend Movie Marathon: Tatyana Ali Doesn't Kiss and Act Up



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



  • BET Star Cinema

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Who's the Best Candidate to Play Pres. Obama? (Vote Now)



Who should get the part? You tell us!



  • BET Star Cinema

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Always and Forever



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.



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Rene Marsh Demanding Change After Son Dies From Cancer



Blake Vince Payne was only 2 years old.




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Keke Palmer Lands Role On ‘Insecure’



The new season premieres later this month.







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Black Trans Man Shot And Killed In Jackson, Mississippi



Mel Groves expressed fear about being trans in the city.




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Grand Jury Eyes Ex-Cop Accused Of ‘Terrorizing’ Black People



The ex-captain allegedly targeted Black people for decades.




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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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Apollo Live Photo Recap EP 202: The Good and The Gone



More contestants try their luck with the toughest audience.




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Lee and MJ Are New Partners in Crime



“Mary Jane always gets what she wants.”




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MJ and Justin Finally See Eye to Eye



Justin pushes MJ to develop a unique interview style.





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#HomegirlGoals: Kara and MJ Laugh and Cry Together



Pass the tissue.




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Things Get Hot and Steamy Between MJ and Justin



MJ gets naughty in the office.