Courts and other programs going virtual will likely be around for some time. There are special programs beginning to appear with different ways to do alternative dispute resolution which have some benefits and some challenges.

In looking at general differences, advantages, and disadvantages to hosting mediation virtually as opposed to in person, Ashley Bourbeau weighs in on if the changes are my here to stay.

Many people spend hard-earned money hiring attorneys and mediators to help them solve serious problems. While you are ultimately in the driver’s seat with major decisions, if you know you’re paying them for their experience and a better understanding of the situation that you’re in, you should consider listening to them, too.

For a number of reasons, parties to mediation can develop misconceptions about the Mediator’s intentions. In reality, this is a very unlikely event. It is more likely to be a response from the participant that highlights a misconception about the mediation process.

Many are unsure when eviction moratoriums will lift and what will happen when they do. While that is still uncertain, there are many contributing factors I believe are key, from economic concerns, federal and state aid packages, to homeless population concerns.

The pandemic has changed attorney billing and scheduling. While this seems negative at first, it is also an opportunity for new practice growth.