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  • Strait of Hormuz Energy Disputes: Using Mediation and Arbitration to Navigate Force Majeure and Contract Risk

    Strait of Hormuz Energy Disputes: Using Mediation and Arbitration to Navigate Force Majeure and Contract Risk
    2026/09/24
    In this episode of the JAMS podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Karen Brown Willcutts (Former), FCIArb, Hugh E. Hackney, Esq., and Zela "Zee" G. Claiborne, Esq. examine the commercial and contractual fallout of disruptions to global energy transportation and how mediation and arbitration can keep energy moving while the larger disputes are resolved. Drawing on decades on the trial bench and in oil and gas arbitrations conducted globally, they explain why force majeure clauses, marine insurance, and the sheer number of parties at the table shape what is possible once a shipping route closes.
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    23 分
  • When Is a Personal Injury Case Ready for Mediation? Evidence, Credibility and Settlement Strategy

    When Is a Personal Injury Case Ready for Mediation? Evidence, Credibility and Settlement Strategy
    2026/09/04
    In this episode of the JAMS podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Robert D. Foiles (Ret.) and Hon. Thomas Drechsler (Ret.) explore how personal injury cases are evaluated, what makes a claim ready for meaningful settlement discussion, and how digital evidence, credibility, and settlement strategy can shape the path to resolution. Drawing from their experience on the California and Massachusetts trial benches and as trial lawyers, they outline why early fact gathering, full disclosure, and a candid assessment of downside risk are often critical to resolving claims efficiently.
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    20 分
  • Construction Mediation Best Practices for Productive Resolution

    Construction Mediation Best Practices for Productive Resolution
    2026/08/03
    In this episode of the JAMS podcast, JAMS neutrals (Hon.) Nancy Holtz (Ret.), Stacy La Scala, Esq. and Philip Bruner, Esq. discuss how parties and counsel can make construction mediations more effective by focusing on preparation, communication and problem-solving long before the mediation session begins. Drawing on decades of experience resolving complex construction disputes, they explore the factual, business and interpersonal dynamics that often shape these matters and explain why successful outcomes depend on identifying key decision-makers, addressing potential obstacles early and fostering candid discussions about the strengths and weaknesses of each side’s case.
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    24 分
  • When Workplace Conflict Escalates: Using Mediation and Arbitration to Resolve Labor and Employment Disputes

    When Workplace Conflict Escalates: Using Mediation and Arbitration to Resolve Labor and Employment Disputes
    2026/06/18
    In this episode of the JAMS podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. William E. Smith (Ret.) and Paul Garrison, Esq. explore how labor and employment disputes develop, what causes workplace disagreements to escalate and how parties can use mediation, arbitration and early intervention strategies to resolve conflict more effectively. Drawing on their experience in the federal judiciary, corporate legal departments and labor relations, they discuss why clear communication, procedural fairness and trust are often critical to preventing disputes from becoming more entrenched.
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    28 分
  • How Mediation Styles Can Shape Outcomes: Timing, Cultural Awareness and Preparation

    How Mediation Styles Can Shape Outcomes: Timing, Cultural Awareness and Preparation
    2026/04/09
    In this episode of the JAMS podcast, internationally renowned mediators Giuseppe De Palo and Tim Hardy explore how a mediator’s style, cultural awareness and strategic timing can meaningfully influence the course and outcome of a mediation. Drawing on extensive experience resolving complex disputes around the world, they discuss why choosing the right approach – and adapting it throughout the day – is often critical to success.
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    26 分
  • Mass Tort Mediation Strategies: Managing Emotions and Understanding Key Legal Trends

    Mass Tort Mediation Strategies: Managing Emotions and Understanding Key Legal Trends
    2025/12/11
    As mass tort litigation continues to grow, the disputes at stake are becoming increasingly complex. From wildfire and pharmaceutical claims to toxic exposure, sexual abuse and large-scale economic losses. In this episode of the JAMS podcast, neutrals Lexi Myer-Wolfe and Jordy Feldman discuss why mediation has become an essential tool for resolving today’s most challenging mass tort matters. Drawing on extensive experience administering and mediating high-profile mass claims, they examine the procedural, emotional and practical hurdles that make these cases so intricate, and they outline how mediation can offer both efficiency and individualized justice. This episode provides meaningful insights for attorneys, mediators and claim administrators navigating high-volume, high-stakes mass tort disputes.
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    25 分
  • Health Care Mediation Strategies: How to Resolve Complex Provider, Reimbursement, and Compliance Disputes

    Health Care Mediation Strategies: How to Resolve Complex Provider, Reimbursement, and Compliance Disputes
    2025/11/03
    As the health care industry continues to evolve, disputes are becoming increasingly complex, from reimbursement matters and provider contracts to False Claims Act issues. In this episode of the JAMS podcast, Hon. Janice Symchych (former), Daniel Platt, Esq. and Ronald Ravikoff, Esq. discuss how mediation can effectively resolve multifaceted health care conflicts.
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    28 分
  • Back to School 2025: Title IX Updates and How ADR Can Help Universities Resolve Disputes

    Back to School 2025: Title IX Updates and How ADR Can Help Universities Resolve Disputes
    2025/09/30
    In this episode of the JAMS podcast, neutrals Angela Downes, Esq. and Bernard Taylor, Sr., Esq., unpack what these shifts mean for higher education. They discuss what parties need to know about Title IX as it currently stands and how ADR can serve as a powerful tool for reaching resolution.
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    25 分