April 21, 2020
The Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators was adopted in 2005 by the American Arbitration Association, American Bar Association and Association for Conflict Resolution. These Standards […]
April 14, 2020
In today’s global economy, companies operating internationally may find themselves in a dispute that will be litigated in a foreign country. The dispute could involve anything […]
April 14, 2020
Mediation is defined as an intervention between conflicting parties to promote reconciliation, settlement or compromise. It is a means of resolving disputes outside of the judicial […]
April 7, 2020
In these times of scarcity, fear, and loss, people are negotiating their business relationships more vigorously than ever before. Under normal circumstances, contracting parties, by and […]
April 7, 2020
The Covid-19 Crisis is not just a threat to public health, it has toppled economies, taken away basic human rights to freedom and privacy, taken the […]
April 3, 2019
Nearly 5,000 ADA lawsuits were filed in federal court for alleged website violations in the first six months of 2018, according to a law firm that […]
May 29, 2018
Undoubtedly, like me, your email inbox was inundated last week with notifications from companies regarding their updated privacy policies. Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation […]
October 11, 2017
On January 1, 2018, Minnesota’s new LLC act, named Minnesota Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (the “new LLC act”) will automatically govern all Minnesota LLCs, […]
December 21, 2015
I practiced civil litigation, representing clients on both sides of the v., for many years. As attorneys our job is to act in the best interest of our clients. In litigation, that responsibility is at odds with the traditional hourly payment model. A litigator who is paid on an hourly basis to litigate is not financially incentivized to resolve your case quickly. While approximately 90% of cases do settle before trial, most settle only after considerable time and expense have been spent.
December 18, 2015
Here is my advice for keeping negative emotions at bay to prevent conflict during your holiday gathering:
1. Spin the Confirmation Bias
December 15, 2015
The end of the year is a busy time and businesses should be mindful to not overlook some important to dos:
Keep Your Business in Good Standing
You invested the time and expense of incorporating your company to benefit from the corporate structure, so keep your business in good standing. Make sure to file any necessary statements of information or annual business renewals with the Secretary of State in the state in which you incorporated and states in which you have qualified to do business.
November 9, 2015
Negotiating on behalf of a client is part of everyday business for attorneys in every type of law practice. Each negotiation presents a unique set of challenges. How should attorneys prepare for negotiations to get the best outcome for their clients?