Showing Articles 1 through 10 of 143
Muncie Mediation Program Helps Prevent Evictions
9/14/2020 12:26:12 PM
Description:
Muncie is the latest city to implement a mediation program to help landlords and tenants come up with solutions to avoid evictions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was launched as the executive order implemented by Governor Eric Holcomb
Virtual Mediation Services Available during COVID-19 in Erie County
9/8/2020 11:21:40 AM
Description:
Many changes have been made to how legal business is conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic and mediation procedures are no exception. Residents of Erie County are eligible to participate in virtual mediation through the community dispute resolution
Georgia Governor and Atlanta Mayor Begin Mediation over Mask Mandate
8/4/2020 12:26:32 PM
Description:
Georgia’s governor withdrew the request to block Atlanta’s mask mandate and now the two sides are headed to mediation. Atlanta’s Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms ordered people in the city to wear masks in public, but before doing so had
Mecklenburg County Courthouse Hoping Onslaught of Potential Evictions Can Be Avoided with Mediation
6/10/2020 11:31:35 AM
Description:
There are currently more than 1800 eviction cases ending in the Mecklenburg County Courthouse – a number that is expected to increase in the coming months as the economy recovers from the COVID-19 shutdown. The courthouse reopened recently,
Kentucky Murder Case Headed to Mediation
6/3/2020 11:00:20 AM
Description:
The defendant in a Simpson County homicide is requesting that his case be moved to mediation. The attorney for Jordan Alford of Portland Tennessee wants the two sides to attempt to settle out of court. Alford was charged in the murder of Damian
New Mexico Court Turning to Mediation to Deal with Dispute over Mail-in Voting
4/8/2020 3:20:18 PM
Description:
The New Mexico State Supreme Court has decided to mediate a dispute regarding the state's election in early June. The decision to not hold in-person voting was made due to the coronavirus pandemic to minimize health risks for state
Texas Courts Turn to Mediation during COVID-19 Outbreak
4/8/2020 3:19:32 PM
Description:
Numerous emergency court cases must be heard despite the COVID-19 health pandemic, but things are not proceeding as usual. Virtual mediation sessions are being used to deal with matters that cannot be dealt with in person.
According
Mediation Success Results in Cancellation of Hearing
3/9/2020 3:57:10 PM
Description:
The upcoming hearing related to the lawsuit between a Limestone County School Administrator and the county board of education was cancelled after mediation proved successful between the two parties. The cancellation was issued after the court
Mediator Named in Volunteer Firefighter, Berkeley County Dispute
3/9/2020 3:54:24 PM
Description:
The upcoming negotiations between volunteer firefighters and Berkeley County officials in West Virginia will be overseen by a retired court judge. The dispute involves revisions regarding an agreement that would make it possible for the paid
Eighth Circuit Court Issues Call for Mediators
2/21/2020 1:44:00 PM
Description:
The 8th Circuit Court of Florida has put out a call for volunteer mediators. The goal is to help settle the backlog of small claims cases in courts throughout Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy and Union County courtrooms. The