By Ketan P. Soni If you do any type of Zoom meetings with multiple people on a regular basis, go do an update right now. Why? There is a new feature that allows you to move the video tiles in whatever configuration you want. This doesn’t seem groundbreaking, but it is. To improve your Zoom […]
By Ketan P. Soni The Supreme Court has amended three rule sets affecting mediation in North Carolina as of November 23, 2020, which you can review by clicking here. Briefly: 1) Superior Court rules regarding excusing attendance have been modified; 2) Family Financial mediation rules regarding who must attend, the ability to hold remote mediations, […]
By Ketan Soni If you really want to skip everything I’m going to say below and get to the trailer, click here! The password is “mediation.” Think back to the days that you had to connect with another mediator to get your observations done to become certified as a Superior Court Mediator by the DRC. […]
By Dauna Bartley A recent social discussion with a few mediators raised an interesting question that comes up often. When you are contacted to mediate a case, at what point does your obligation to maintain confidentiality attach? Is it when the parties sign and file a designation of mediator? When they sign your mediation agreement? […]
By Kate Deiter-Maradei We all know that mediation relates to communication and building relationships with those around us. I have been working on a fun pandemic project with a great team of people. We have found a unique way to connect with people during these trying times. Tune in on Saturday by going to sunshinesongs.com. […]
By Sarah Kromer Looking to become more involved in the NCBA Dispute Resolution Section? The following section committees are seeking contributors: Communications/Website/Social Media Committee: Do you have special skills with social media, a communications degree you never got to use, or a secret interest in blogging? If so, the Communications Committee could use your help […]
By Ann Anderson The Dispute Resolution Nominations Committee is seeking nominations for eight new Council Members for three year terms expiring 2023 and one Council Member to fill a position that has a term expiring 2022. The Committee is also seeking nominations for a recipient of the 2020 Peace Award. If you would be willing […]
By Bonnie Weyher I am honored to serve as Chair of our Section for the 2019-2020 year. Our other officers this year are Kate Deiter-Maradei, Vice President; Sarah Kromer, Secretary; and Jim Cooley, Treasurer. Like other Sections, our work is largely done through committees. I want to thank all those who have agreed to be […]
By Ann Anderson In December 2019 and January 2020, the Dispute Resolution Nominating Committee will be seeking nominations for 8 new Council Members and a recipient of the 2020 Peace Award. An email will be sent soliciting nominations. In the meantime please be thinking about whether you would be willing to serve or would like to […]
The NCBA has offered six basic training courses in Collaborative Law Practice in the past, and is offering the next one June 19-20 in Asheville. Click here to view the brochure with all the details and to register. Collaborative Practice Training Wednesday-Thursday, June 19-20, 2019 Renaissance Asheville Hotel This 14-hour training is for any lawyer […]