A new article by Teresa F. Frisbie, Esq., published on September 30, 2013 in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, helps mediators design better approaches to resolve elder disputes. Entitled, “How to mediate disputes involving the elderly,” the article discusses various ways in which elder mediations differ from other types of mediation, and how counsel and mediators should approach what are often emotionally-laden issues.
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ADR Systems of America, LLC congratulates Judge Stuart A. Nudelman, (Ret.) for his settlement of the Dixon comptroller embezzlement case, featured in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin on September 27, 2013. After comptroller Rita Crundwell was indicted and sentenced to 19 years in prison for embezzling $53 million dollars from the city of Dixon, Illinois, Dixon officials filed a lawsuit in Lee County Circuit Court, alleging that a bank where Crundwell deposited the money, and accounting firms that audited the city's books were negligent in failing to uncover the embezzlement.
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Hon. William Haddad, (Ret.) will be presenting a CLE at the West Suburban Bar Association on October 5, 2013. The topic will be electronic evidence and e-discovery, and will feature an article written by Judge Haddad: an 'Update on Presenting Electronic Evidence.'
Read MoreHon. William Haddad, (Ret.) is scheduled to speak on the 'Ethics of Negotiation' at the Chicagoland Risk Management Society Law Day on October 11, 2013. Using case scenarios, the speakers will discuss the ethical dilemmas attendant to negotiating personal injury/malpractice settlements. They will answer questions such as, "Does agreeing to mediate imply a good faith obligation to negotiate?" and "How many mediations does it typically take to resolve a high value case?"
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Judge John Ward, (Ret.) is scheduled to conduct a Q&A on 'Negotiation and Mediation in Workers' Compensation' at Brice Downey & Lenkov on September 20, 2013. Taking the format of a 'hands on, how-to' discussion, the focus will be on mediation and settlement from the standpoint of a workers' compensation lienholder.
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Justice Jack O'Malley, (Ret.) is scheduled to conduct a live demonstration and debriefing of the direct and cross examination of a company witness at the 2013 Primerus Defense Institute Products Liability and Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Seminar on September 20, 2013.
Read MoreADR Systems is pleased to announce that Roselyn Friedman, Esq. is now available as a mediator exclusively through ADR Systems.
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This year, ADR Systems will be participating in the fundraising 5k event in support of Chicago Volunteer Legal Services - Race Judicata!
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Contracts often mandate mediation or arbitration as alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms. What do engineers need to know and how can they use ADR to their advantage? Do professional liability insurers offer financial incentives for mediation? Is arbitration still alive? Are owners still cheering for ADR?
Read MoreADR Systems is pleased to announce that Hon. Jack O'Malley, (Ret.) is available as a mediator and arbitrator exclusively through ADR Systems.
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Long time advocate of alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”), Ty Laurie of Laurie & Brennan, will be presenting "Effective Mediation Strategies" at a roundtable event at ADR Systems on July 24th. In attendance will be many of ADR Systems esteemed neutrals and members of our commercial team. Laurie, a founding partner at Laurie & Brennan, will provide his perspective as an advocate in mediation and arbitration.
Read MoreContracts often mandate mediation or arbitration as alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) mechanisms. What do engineers need to know and how can they use ADR to their advantage? Do professional liability insurers offer financial incentives for mediation? Is arbitration still alive? Are owners still cheering for ADR?
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Hon. Philip L. Bronstein, (Ret.), will be speaking at a seminar, organized by the Defense Research Institute and entitled, “Retail and Hospitality Litigation and Claims Management,” in Chicago on May 17th. The topic of discussion will be: “Making the Most of Mediation – What Works and What Doesn’t.” Judge Bronstein’s presentation will discuss how defense counsel’s tactics are perceived during a mediation – what is and is not effective.
Read MoreKevin Sido, Esq. will be speaking at the 52nd Annual Meeting of Invited Attorneys on May 10, 2013, in Austin, TX as one of two panelists in a discussion entitled “How to Make Arbitration More Meaningful and Effective.” The Meeting is co-sponsored by Victor O. Schinnerer Co. and CNA Insurance. It is an annual meeting for attorneys who represent design professionals.
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Hon. Joseph N. Casciato (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator with ADR Systems, will be a featured speaker in the ABA Young Lawyers Division Teleconference, entitled “Improving Your Effectiveness in Mediation," on Friday, May 3, 2013.
Read MoreWith Judge Ward's assistance, we were able to obtain an amicable resolution of the case. Just as when he was sitting on the bench, Judge Ward showed understanding, temperance and intelligence in addressing the issues. Settlement was fair and adequate the nature and extent of injury. I would not hesitate to use ADR Systems’ assistance in the future.
Ronald J. Gold, Esq.Law Office of Baltazar Mendoza
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