Global Conflict Resolution and Mediation Discussion

HUMAN RIGHTS: PRIVACY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Often practitioners say I believe in human rights and a fundamental question seems to arise which right are they advocates of? What are the objects and purposes of this right? What source is it derived from the constitution, treaty law or another legal instrument? Key rights that are mentioned in this posting are privacy and environmental [...]

Sovereignty Abandoned: Bernard Kouchner’s Assault on the Westphalia Doctrine

Abstract This short article is designed to look at the long term implications of the French Foreign Minister’s suggestion of sending offensive humanitarian aid into the cyclone ravaged areas of Burma. The dangers suggested herein are not the immediate effects of the humanitarian invasion of Burma, but an analysis of the precedent set by such action. [...]

TEN SIMPLE RULES FOR ATTORNEYS TO GET THE MOST OUT OF FAMILY MEDIATION

8 Susan M. Helms 2003, 2009 1. ADVISE THE MEDIATOR IN ADVANCE about: domestic violence, the need to end the session early, health issues of either party, inability to pay the expected fee, desperate need for coffee and doughnuts or smoke breaks, etc. 2. COME WITH FACTS AND FIGURES. If you have not yet completed a financial [...]

Real Estate Negotiation: Best Strategies

An important part of the job of your Realtor is to help you negotiate for the best deal on a house. You must be able to rely on their confidence and professionalism in this area. Here are some strategies to guide your real estate negotiation and achieve the best result for you. There is no [...]

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) FOR LESS COST AND RISK

If you find yourself considering litigation to resolve a dispute, consider a couple of points: · First, greater than 80 percent of all civil cases in most jurisdictions, and greater than 95 percent in many, settle at or before trial (from Beyond Winning: Negotiating to Create Value in Deals and Disputes by Mnookin, Peppet and Tulumello). · [...]