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Never Cut What You Can Untie
A good friend and fellow mediator recently shared with me an old adage that he said perfectly captures one of the benefits of mediation:...
Cooper Shattuck
4 days ago2 min read

The Power of Taking a Break in Mediation
As we find ourselves in the midst of various spring breaks and looking ahead to summer getaways, it’s the perfect time to talk about the...
Cooper Shattuck
Mar 112 min read

Evaluating Whether, How, and When to Share Your 'Smoking Gun' in Mediations
Mediation is a strategic process that requires careful planning and decision-making. One of the most critical decisions in mediation is...
Cooper Shattuck
Feb 104 min read

Don't Bite Off More Than You Can Chew: Identifying Goals for Each Mediation Session
Mediation can often feel like attempting to untangle a web of intricate and interwoven issues. The temptation to resolve every issue in a...
Cooper Shattuck
Jan 283 min read

Negotiating in a Polarized Society: Is It Time for a New Approach in Mediations?
In today’s society, where competition and the fascination with winners and the defeated dominate, mediators and negotiators grapple with...
Cooper Shattuck
Dec 17, 20244 min read

Expanding the Concept of Relevance in Mediation: A Settlement Perspective
In mediation, a lawyer's approach to relevance can significantly influence the negotiation process and, ultimately, the outcome....
Cooper Shattuck
Nov 20, 20243 min read

A Mediator: More than a Potted Plant
If you’re old enough to remember the Iran-Contra hearings of the 1980s, you might recall one of the most memorable lines from the...
Cooper Shattuck
Oct 23, 20244 min read

Bankruptcy Filings are on the Rise
I don’t have to tell you that bankruptcy filings have been at the lowest level since the mid-1980s and have been in a steady decline...
Cooper Shattuck
Oct 18, 20222 min read

Who Is Coming to the Party – the Bankruptcy Mediation?
Let's face it. Few would consider a mediation a party. It isn't a ticket that folks are fighting for. But have you ever attended a...
Cooper Shattuck
Sep 14, 20222 min read

What Makes Mediation in a Bankruptcy Case Unique?
Mediation is an excellent means of resolving disputes. It allows parties to negotiate with the help of an independent, neutral, third...
Cooper Shattuck
Apr 11, 20222 min read

Which Cases Are Right for Mediation?
I think it is fair to say that virtually every civil case is right for mediation. Mediation is merely using the services of an...
Cooper Shattuck
Apr 1, 20222 min read

Why Choose a Mediator Who Specializes in Large, Complex, and High-Dollar Cases?
Mediation is helpful in any type of dispute. Few cases couldn’t benefit from mediation. The success of a mediation is not wholly...
Cooper Shattuck
Feb 1, 20222 min read

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We're Not in Kansas Anymore: Mediating Tips for Mediators & Lawyers in the Land of Zoom [Article]
By: R. Cooper Shattuck and H. Harold Stephens The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on virtually everyone, and lawyers are no...
Cooper Shattuck
Jan 14, 20221 min read


Using Breakout Rooms in Zoom Mediations
By: R. Cooper Shattuck and H. Harold Stephens Breakout rooms allow you to seamlessly split your Zoom mediation into separate virtual...
Cooper Shattuck
Jan 14, 20221 min read


Mediating Tips for Mediators and Lawyers in the Land of Zoom
Remote mediation is a whole new world! In a webinar held on September 17, 2021, Harold Stephens and Cooper Shattuck explored the changes,...
Cooper Shattuck
Sep 17, 20211 min read
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