Do You Need an Opening Statement at Mediation? | Oct 29, 2018

The last blog post I wrote about whether you should make an opening statement at mediation. I gave four key reasons why you usually will want to make an opening statement. Here’s a checklist to help you decide when to make an opening statement, when you can skip it, and the one circumstance when you […]

Should You Make an Opening Statement at Mediation? | Oct 23, 2018

When I speak at CLE events, the most frequent question is: Should I make an opening statement at mediation? The answer is almost always an emphatic yes. This blog will cover some of the key reasons you will want to make an opening statement.   Reasons to Make an Opening Statement   1. To show […]

Atlanta Mediation Firm Continues to Add Top Talent to Its Panel | Sep 26, 2017

BAY Mediation & Arbitration Services has added three experienced attorneys to its panel of neutrals. Senior Fulton County Superior Court Judge Jerry W. Baxter, trial attorney Michael R. Braun, and litigator Raymond J. Kurey bring the total number of mediators and arbitrators available at BAY to twenty-eight.   Judge Jerry W. Baxter has had a […]

BAY SIGHTINGS – SHARE YOUR SIGHTINGS WITH US | Jul 27, 2017

There have been sightings of BAY at various places in the United States and abroad.  Take BAY with you on your trips and share your sightings with us.  We would like to see BAY all around the world.  We appreciate your help in making that happen.  The featured photo was provided by Humberto Izquierdo who […]

Recommended Articles From Other Blog Sites | Jun 29, 2017

Below are links to articles from other blog sites concerning mediation, arbitration and litigation that we think are informative and will assist you in your practice.  We will add additional links as we find new articles.  We hope you find the information interesting and useful. The Benefits Of Mediation In Business Disputes Using The Full […]

The Latest on Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements | Jun 13, 2017

Doug Witten, one of the neutrals at BAY that has expertise in nursing home law and litigation, has written an informative article on proposed modifications by the Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services in regulations concerning long term care facilities to remove the requirement for arbitration in nursing home contracts.  For those of you who […]