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View a lively and thoughtful discussion about making and receiving the first offer at a mediation.

Over the last decade, there has been growing evidence of gender differences in negotiation – differences related to social conditioning and gendered expectations.

Behavioural Economics is the study of how real people make actual economic decisions. These decisions are often not " logical " in that they do not follow the principles of classic economic theories.

Arbitration is included under the rubric of alternative dispute resolution, because it is supposed to be an alternative to litigation. Yet parties and arbitrators are often inclined to conduct arbitrations as if they were taking place in the courtroom.

Coaching can be used by lawyers, mediators and dispute management and resolution professionals in their work with clients.

A recent study has shown that approximately 95% of cases that do not settle at mediation do settle at some later time rather than go to trial. This distinguished panel will explore both the strategic and psychological reasons as to why this occurs.

The Family Conference offers family members a way to constructively and pro-actively talk about topics that matter to them, such as inheritance issues, succession planning or elder care. It has the potential to ameliorate or prevent conflicts that can escalate into costly and painful legal battles.

Hear two leaders in the communication field discuss strategies for: persuading skeptical people, delivering bad news, beginning a difficult conversation, determining what will motivate or prevent someone from listening and turning a confrontation into a conversation.

As the world and legal and business relationships become more complex, disputes that come before mediators are increasingly complicated and often involve multiple parties. The multi-party dynamic at mediation is different than the classic two-party case, and a different approach is required.

The recent amendments to the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure, which came into effect January 1, 2010, have significant implications for the role of mediation in civil litigation.