Published on the LMINetwork Newsletter. Hi Everyone, Mac here with another production update on our upcoming documentary, Can ODR Change the World? The Story and Promise of Online Dispute Resolution. When it comes to online dispute resolution (ODR), do you have to be a technologist or hold a computer science degree to impact how technology […]
The Hidden Cost of “Waiting Your Turn” in Family Court When I sat down with Katy Harris for our recent interview, we talked about clocks. Specifically, the way a child’s clock ticks at a completely different speed than the High Court’s. As mediators, we often tell parents to “trust the process.” But after hearing Katy’s […]
Production continues on our documentary, “Can ODR Change the World?” While release was originally planned for this winter, growing interest in the project made it necessary to stretch the timeframe in order to accommodate the important voices around the world who have influenced the development of the modern online dispute resolution “industry.” No longer is […]
Start With Why In his book Start With Why, Simon Sinek explains that while people can be motivated by manipulations—like fear, peer pressure, or price—true lasting engagement only comes from inspiration. In 2020, the legal and mediation worlds experienced a massive, fear-based manipulation: The pandemic forced alternative dispute resolution (ADR) professionals into online mediation by […]
Have you ever wondered why, despite reaching an agreement in mediation, disputes sometimes re-emerge, or worse, escalate? In Episode 346, Mediator and Arbitrator Harshitha Ram, of HarshhitaRam.com, answers these questions. Harshitha is a global conflict expert professional whose career spans three distinct jurisdictions—the USA, India, and the UK. She’s an educator and conflict resolution trainer, […]
This conversation features Mediator Katy Harris of MediationMattersMidlands.co.uk and Psychologist Penny Ruth Willis of nvrnorthampton.co.uk into conflict resolution in children, the non-violent resistance approach, the impact of trauma on parenting, community support for children, and the concept of coercive control in parenting. It provides practical tips for parents and co-parenting, emphasizing the importance of community […]
In this conversation with Jim Melamed of Mediate.com, we cover the evolution of Mediate.com, the tech evolution of mediation, the integration of AI in mediation, and the importance of empowerment and informed decision-making in mediation practices.This video is a revisit of Jim’s earlier talk on the Will Work for Food YouTube Channel, created by Natalie […]
In my recent conversation with Katy Harris, a family and civil mediator, we delved into the intricate world of conflict resolution, focusing on the profound effects of parental separation on children. Katy, of MediationMattersMidlands of the UK, shared her personal journey and professional insights, emphasizing the critical role of communication and responsibility in maintaining a […]
It’s 2026, and the first big blockbuster film in the US is the sci-fi thriller Mercy, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, in which a fully automated AI administers criminal justice, including capital punishment, in the year 2029. Having recently gotten into filmmaking with the Can ODR Change the World documentary, I’m going to review […]
I recently had the privilege of diving into the world of artificial intelligence with the authors of “Governing Artificial Intelligence”—Leah Wing of the NCTDR, Daniel Rainey, and Chris Draper of MorriganAI.com. Our discussion centered around the pivotal role AI plays in dispute resolution and the pressing need for ethical governance. In their book, these authors […]
