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“Just Court ADR” Wins CPR Award

Susan Yates, January 22nd, 2013

I am thrilled to report that Just Court ADR won the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution’s (CPR Institute) “Best Electronic Media About ADR Award.” CPR’s esteemed award is presented annually to “a company, group, or individual that has produced exceptional electronic media that was focused on the field of ADR.” Everyone at RSI is very proud of this recognition of our work and grateful to CPR for bestowing it.

As regular readers know, on Just Court ADR RSI staff members discuss current issues in court ADR, bringing fresh information and unique perspectives to these topics. This blog is one of the many methods we use to disseminate (more…)

Twelve Hours of Conflict

Susan Yates, December 20th, 2012

For the first hour of conflict, my neutral gave to me a round table with a great view

For the second hour of conflict, my neutral gave to me two succinct summaries

And a round table with a great view

 

For the third hour of conflict, my neutral gave to me three paraphrases

Two succinct summaries

And a round table with a great view (more…)

Nominate Just Court ADR for the ABA Blawg 100

Jessica Glowinski, August 15th, 2012

The American Bar Association is accepting nominations for its annual “Blawg 100” list, recognizing the top 100 legal blogs each year. Please take a moment to nominate Just Court ADR for this select group. The past few lists haven’t included any blogs dedicated to ADR, but we hope to change that this year. With your help, we can. Nominations are due by September 7. Thank you for your support.

RSI’s Top ADR Blawgs

We encourage the ABA to add ADR as a category on its Blawg 100 list. If it did, which blogs would be featured? Besides Just Court ADR, our vote goes to these three staff favorites: (more…)

How Many Mediators Does It Take…

Jessica Glowinski, May 4th, 2012

As the saying goes, if you’re too busy to laugh, you’re too busy. So here’s a bit of Friday fun from guest blogger Jim Alfini, professor at South Texas College of Law and member of RSI’s Executive Committee. Jim has been sharing his ADR jokes with us for years, and we hope you enjoy them as much as we do. If you have any jokes to add to the list, please share!

Q: How many transformative mediators does it take to change a light bulb? (more…)

Top Ten Court ADR Developments in 2011, Trends for 2012

Heather Scheiwe Kulp, January 10th, 2012

The beginning of the year always prompts reflection and re-dedication to self-improvement. While we at RSI can’t promise you we’ll take our vitamins every day in the new year, we do pledge to continue bringing you expert resources about court ADR, including quality blog posts about of-the-moment ADR issues.  Let’s start 2012 with a look back at the top court ADR stories in 2011, grouped by theme. Jen Shack, Jessica Glowinski and Heather Scheiwe Kulp have also made a few predictions for the hot topics of 2012. Do you agree? Any to add?

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