A view from behind the recent film, and why conflict is truly a growth industry. When I was making the documentary on online dispute resolution, I kept coming back to one question: how did we even get here? And the answer taught me something about where we’re going. Here’s the short version of the history. […]
Originally cross posted from MacPierreLouis.com Since I received my bar card in 2009, two persistent annoyances in family law practice have kept me itching for solutions. The first is the painfully slow process of scheduling mediations in contested cases. The second is the lack of uniformity in local family court rules, which often change without […]
H-1B Visas: A Sudden Controversial Debate Over America’s Workforce The H-1B visa program has been a topic of intense debate recently, with strong opinions on both sides. This visa allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, often in the tech industry. The program aims to fill gaps in the American workforce […]
Attorney Dannielle Simms of the Simmslawgroup.com discusses with Mac Pierre-Louis the topic of child custody preferences in Texas, particularly when a child reaches the age of 12. The discussion covers the legal framework around a child’s preference, the process of the judge interviewing the child, and the factors the judge considers in determining the child’s […]
Stephen Gregory of the Gregory Law Firm, an experienced attorney, mediator, and arbitrator, joined Mac Pierre-Louis of MacPierreLouis.com. The discussion was centered around Stephen’s intriguing ideas for Supreme Court reform, as outlined in his blog post titled “A Modest Proposal for Supreme Court Reform.” Stephen Gregory, who has a diversified background in law, mediation, and […]
Originally published on MacPierreLouis.com In a recent episode on the LMIPodcast, ADR professor Raheena Lalani Dahya discussed time and how different ways cultures treat time can actually be a source for many conflicts. Being of Indian-descent, she discussed “Indian Standard Time,” a tongue-in-cheek phrase I’ve come to learn describes a supposed tendency for Indians to be late, especially […]
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Mediator and InstantMediations.com Advisor Fran Brochstein, whose mediation experience spans decades, provides mediation tips to mediators and parties engaged in dispute resolution. She is based in Marble Falls, Texas and can mediate online with parties from anywhere. Contact her through her site Familylaw4you.com at Fran@Familylaw4you.com. If you have any suggestions for future columns, please feel free to contact […]
