Two Magic Words that diffuse arguments
You and your partner consider yourselves pretty good communicators, but let’s face it—occasionally you both lose your tempers and sometimes, you wish you could...
What COVID-19 reveals about Ghana’s justice system and what needs to change
By Raymond A. Atuguba, University of Ghana
Next to the health and economic sectors, the legal and justice sectors of countries have been prominent in the...
COVID-19 and Online Dispute Resolution. It’s a Whole New World
By Harry N. Mazadoorian
Online Dispute Resolution, or ODR, in its broadest definition refers to the coupling of technology with ADR. It has been a growing...
Resolving energy disputes in Zim — Lessons from Ghana
AS a matter of basic investment prudence, it is incumbent upon a foreign investor to ascertain the laws that are applicable in the sector...
Bracketing in Mediation: When to Use It and Why It Works
By Joshua Fruchter (Merge Mediation Group)
Participants in mediations will be familiar with bracketing — a technique widely used by mediators to bridge seemingly insurmountable...
Why mediation is needed now more than ever
As students and professionals from countries spanning the globe descend on Paris, France for the 15th ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition, Oliver Carroll and...
Overcoming Impasse in Mediation
By Rick Weiler (Weiler ADR Inc.)
“Impasse” – a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.
The Last time I focused...
Too few of Africa’s commercial disputes are resolved by African arbitrators – why this...
Throughout my career arbitrating on disputes between companies and governments outside the courts, I’ve noticed a growing number of claims made by Africans. But...
New Mandatory Arbitration Legislation is a great step, but not a cure
By Rakeen Mabud
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives delivered a blow to the unjust practice of mandatory arbitration by passing the Forced Arbitration...
Lessons from Afadjato Mediation
By Edmund Mingle
The maiden Afadjato Mediation Expedition, organised by ADR Daily, came off successfully last Saturday as more than 30 mediators, joined by other...