Narrative Mediation in Civil Cases
Bob Meynardie was interviewed by Professor John Stephens as part of his mediation curriculum at the University of North Carolina School of Government. Bob was asked to discuss the role,…
Contract Performance in a Pandemic
Introduction Although the best drafted contracts anticipate risks and attempt to allocate them among the contracting parties, it is unlikely any contract fully anticipated the economic and commercial impact of…
Payroll Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
So, you got a PPP Loan, what now? The key feature of the PPP loans is the ability to turn them into grants, i.e., forgiven. But there are rules you…
Exploring Neutrals’ Neutrality: A Narrative Approach
Neutrality and perhaps as important the perception of neutrality is one of the most precious assets a mediator brings to a mediation. In facilitative and evaluative mediation, the two predominant…
Is Your Mediator Stupid Enough?
I recently read an interesting article by a mediation trainer suggesting that he actively encourages new mediators to become “more stupid.” In the article, Michael Jacobs contends that “stupidity and…
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) – Forgivable Small Business Loans
Read how federal legislation is helping small business remain afloat during the pandemic shutdown.