by Marvin Schuldiner | Mar 19, 2008 | Commercial Mediation
Often, the BATNA (best alternative to a negotiated agreement; one of the core principles from “Getting to Yes”) in a lawsuit-based mediation is a trial in a court of law. Some trials are bench trials (where a judge makes the decision on the outcome, such...
by Marvin Schuldiner | Mar 18, 2008 | Lawsuits, Off Beat
The news reports today that a British court has ruled in the divorce of Sir Paul McCartney and his wife of 4 years, Heather Mills. Mills was awarded $48.6 million. Some excerpts: Mills declared herself “very, very, very pleased” with a payout that amounted...
by Marvin Schuldiner | Mar 17, 2008 | Off Beat
WSMV in Nashville has a story about a woman who has been declared dead on and off for the last 8 years. But it isn’t doctors who are making the declarations. It’s the U.S. government in the form of the Social Security Administration. In fact, a...
by Marvin Schuldiner | Feb 19, 2008 | Commercial Mediation, Lawsuits
Since anyone can sue anyone else over anything, you really cannot prevent a lawsuit. There are people who are more prone to be litigious than others. However, you can take steps to minimize the chances of facing a lawsuit. I mediate 50+ commercial cases a year. They...
by Marvin Schuldiner | Feb 16, 2008 | Commercial Mediation
I have talked previously about how useful mediation can be if you’re facing foreclosure of your home. With the crisis in the mortgage market and the downturn in the value of homes, many banks do not want to foreclose on properties as they may not be able to sell...
