It can be very difficult for those of us who both litigate and mediate to transition back and forth. The language we use in litigation can be very counter-productive in the mediation process. This article from Family Lawyer Magazine that discusses how we can use language to more effectively mediate. Hopefully, it will help us all think about the words we use not only in the mediation process but any form of settlement negation.

It can be very difficult for those of us who both litigate and mediate to transition back and forth. The language we use in litigation can be very counter-productive in the mediation process. This article from Family Lawyer Magazine that discusses how we can use language to more effectively mediate. Hopefully, it will help us all think about the words we use not only in the mediation process but any form of settlement negation.

The focus of the article is on ODR and virtual mediations in family law during COVID-19 and beyond. It looks at both the benefits and potential issues with the use of virtual mediation. Although this article specifically discusses family law, I believe the points addressed apply in civil mediations as well.

The focus of the article is on ODR and virtual mediations in family law during COVID-19 and beyond. It looks at both the benefits and potential issues with the use of virtual mediation. Although this article specifically discusses family law, I believe the points addressed apply in civil mediations as well.

The Indiana Supreme Court handed down an Order Suspending Jury Trials statewide until March 1, 2021, citing the need for drastic measures as COVID-19 continues to surge. In-person jury trials pose an exceptional risk to everyone involved—even if every precaution is taken.

The Indiana Supreme Court handed down an Order Suspending Jury Trials statewide until March 1, 2021, citing the need for drastic measures as COVID-19 continues to surge. In-person jury trials pose an exceptional risk to everyone involved—even if every precaution is taken.

The four magistrates–Marie Kern, Tiffany Vivo, Patricia McMath and Tara Melton–have been approved by the General Term of the court.

The four magistrates–Marie Kern, Tiffany Vivo, Patricia McMath and Tara Melton–have been approved by the General Term of the court.

2020 has been (and no doubt will continue to be) like riding a roller coaster in a hurricane. Fortunately, for the IndyBar, we have a committed membership that has responded in amazing ways. While the pandemic will affect the practice of law for years to come, we can all be proud of the work our association did to respond in positive and uplifting ways. In a non-COVID year, we would typically recognize our IndyBar award winners at our annual Recognition Breakfast — typically a packed event with comradery and good cheer. Like many things this year, we will recognize our award winners in different (but no less important) ways.

2020 has been (and no doubt will continue to be) like riding a roller coaster in a hurricane. Fortunately, for the IndyBar, we have a committed membership that has responded in amazing ways. While the pandemic will affect the practice of law for years to come, we can all be proud of the work our association did to respond in positive and uplifting ways. In a non-COVID year, we would typically recognize our IndyBar award winners at our annual Recognition Breakfast — typically a packed event with comradery and good cheer. Like many things this year, we will recognize our award winners in different (but no less important) ways.