Monthly Archives: April 2011

Negotiating with Difficult People, Lying and Apology

Posted on April 30, 2011 by kshobbs

I am lucky.  Every 6 months for the last 10 years, I have been fortunate enough to attend excellent seminars for commercial mediators on really interesting topics.  Next week the International Academy of Mediators will meet in Napa Valley, California … Continue reading →

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Utah’s Own Hot Coffee: McDonald’s Hot Coffee Case in Closing Argument Warrants Reversal

Posted on April 15, 2011 by kshobbs

The Utah Supreme Court held that referring to the McDonald’s Hot Coffee case in closing arguments warrants reversal. I just recently wrote about the McDonald’s Hot Coffee case and a Sundance movie “Hot Coffee”.  The movie documents the incorrect public perception of the … Continue reading →

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Facebook’s Mediated Settlement: Is the Deal Done?

Posted on April 12, 2011 by kshobbs

Facebook’s mediated settlement with ConnectU and the Winklevoss twins might finally be over in light of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ opinion issued April 11, 2011.  Well, . . . it may be over.  There may be an appeal. … Continue reading →

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What’s with the Walmart Class Action?

Posted on April 8, 2011 by kshobbs

The Walmart class action is making people angry.  So, what’s the deal? Is the highest court in the land going to rule for big business and leave the little guys unable to bring a class action against a large employer? … Continue reading →

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Meet the Mediators

Posted on April 1, 2011 by kshobbs

If you want to meet many of the most talented mediators in the world, come join us in Denver April 13-15, 2011.  I’m not kidding.  This is one of the best meetings of the year. I have always enjoyed the ABA … Continue reading →

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