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PREJUDICE IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION

PREJUDICE IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION

My post - #460 – prompted responses from readers. Some argued that the issue of an arbitrator/mediator’s character was a given. It was assumed that dispute resolvers knew about character when they commenced their training and that being the case it was not a matter...

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ANGER MANAGEMENT – EPISODE 3

ANGER MANAGEMENT – EPISODE 3

Dispute Resolution – arbitration or mediation – is a collegiate process. We are “all in it together”. We all have different roles (Chair, Wingers, Advocates, Solicitors)

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ANGER MANAGEMENT – EPISODE 2

ANGER MANAGEMENT – EPISODE 2

Episode 1 concluded with the three arbitrators mentally preparing themselves for aggravation – a word that covers a variety of antagonistic behaviours.

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ISSUES FOR ARBITRATORS – EPISODE 8

ISSUES FOR ARBITRATORS – EPISODE 8

This is the final episode of the focus on the responsibilities of an arbitrator facing issues of delays, promptness, over-bearing fellow wingers, inactive fellow wingers, being individually responsible

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MEET DEADLINES – EPISODE 6

MEET DEADLINES – EPISODE 6

Another overlooked issue in the training of arbitrators is about being timely. It impacts on a number of issues in the conduct of an arbitration hearing.

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THE MEDIATOR AGONISES – EPISODE 4

THE MEDIATOR AGONISES – EPISODE 4

So two issues now face the Mediator – first, does she have feelings for Juliet and, second, if she does where does that leave her in relation to the Mediation?

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DAVIDA AND GOLIATH – EPISODE 7

DAVIDA AND GOLIATH – EPISODE 7

Let’s consider the alternative scenarios. B could have been intimidated + then refrained from saying anything. A would have pushed even more vigorously for his favoured outcome

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AN ANXIOUS NEW ARBITRATOR – EPISODE 4

AN ANXIOUS NEW ARBITRATOR – EPISODE 4

We know where we are. The new Arbitrator B has concerns about the functional imbalance of the Tribunal. She feels that fellow winger, Arbitrator A, is taking the initiative and setting the agenda.

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AN ANXIOUS NEW ARBITRATOR – EPISODE 2

AN ANXIOUS NEW ARBITRATOR – EPISODE 2

The parties to the arbitration are a firm of international grain traders – who appointed Arbitrator A – and a firm of Far East processors with plants in Malaysia– who appointed Arbitrator B.

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UKRAINIAN REFUGEES – EPISODE 1

UKRAINIAN REFUGEES – EPISODE 1

A medium sized UK City is moved by the plight of the people of Ukraine + wants to play its part in providing accommodation for refugees fleeing from Mauripol.

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FRAUDULENT DOCUMENTS – EPISODE 4

FRAUDULENT DOCUMENTS – EPISODE 4

You know the choices for the arbitrators dealing with the fraudulent documents;- just disregard the three bad documents and make your mind up on the other 124 pages..

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FRAUDULENT DOCUMENTS – EPISODE 2

FRAUDULENT DOCUMENTS – EPISODE 2

You are a member of a five-person Board of Appeal hearing a three-day case focusing on Buyers’ non-performance of a contract for 3,000mts of ground nut oil.

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FRAUDULENT DOCUMENTS – EPISODE 1

FRAUDULENT DOCUMENTS – EPISODE 1

You are a member of a five-person Board of Appeal hearing a three-day case focusing on Buyers’ non-performance of a contract for 3,000mts of ground nut oil.

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FINANCES AND THE CHILDREN – EPISODE 3

FINANCES AND THE CHILDREN – EPISODE 3

uliet raises finances with you. She has some savings but no private or inherited resources. She is aware from the divorce papers + from some heated conversations with husband Anthony that Chrissy,

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