NY Times Skeptical of Foreclosure Mediation

Today’s New York Times includes an article discussing—in less than glowing terms—Nevada’s foreclosure mediation program. The article suggests that the program is slanted toward lenders, because it seems to help relatively few homeowners reach permanent modifications allowing them to retain their houses. I’m not an expert on foreclosure mediation—Andrea and others who run those programs … Continue reading NY Times Skeptical of Foreclosure Mediation

Afghanistan adopts the “Chicago Model”

Many refer to elections as the ultimate in peaceful dispute resolution.  The international community places great importance on the power of elections to bring change and transition in countries around the world.  However, whether this approach makes sense is debated in the democratization community as many question “sequencing” and whether it is better to first … Continue reading Afghanistan adopts the “Chicago Model”

Assistant Director at the Harvard Mediation and Negotiation Clinic

The Mediation and Negotiation Clinic at Harvard is on a hiring spree with a second job posting in the same week, this one for the permanent position of Assistant Director of the Clinic.  The job posting is here, and an excerpt is below.  Go here for information on the Clinical Instructor position, which was posted earlier this … Continue reading Assistant Director at the Harvard Mediation and Negotiation Clinic

Proposal Deadline Extended – AALS Works-in-Progress Conference

The AALS Dispute Resolution Section’s Executive Committee is seeking a host for the 5th Annual Works-in-Progress Conference to take place in the fall of 2011.  The Section’s Executive Committee has decided to extend the proposal deadline to noon Eastern time on Monday September 20th.   Proposals should be sent to me care of my assistant Suzy Lynn at … Continue reading Proposal Deadline Extended – AALS Works-in-Progress Conference

Clinical Instructor and Lecture on Law – Harvard Law School

Hot off the presses – Bob Bordone has announced that the Harvard Negotiation and Mediation Clinical Program is accepting applications for a new Clinical Instructor and Lecturer on Law, a 2 year position starting on July 1, 2011.  Go here for the complete job description along with directions to apply, and an excerpt from the listing is below. … Continue reading Clinical Instructor and Lecture on Law – Harvard Law School

FINRA increases number of arbitrators on lists for parties to rank and strike

Effective September 27, 2010, FINRA’s Code of Arbitration Procedure will be amended to increase from eight to ten the number of arbitrator candidates parties will receive on each of the prospective panel lists (Chair-qualified, public and industry arbitrator lists) that FINRA generates during the neutral selection process.  FINRA proposed this change, and the SEC quickly approved … Continue reading FINRA increases number of arbitrators on lists for parties to rank and strike