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By Christopher Annunziata
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Facebooking
Posted on May 27, 2010Up til now, I’ve considered Facebook one of those distractions that keep me from doing otherwise necessary work, like marketing, or filing. But the time has come to try to expand my digital presence, and I’ve created a Facebook page for CKA Mediation and Arbitration Services...
Some more horn tooting.
Posted on May 27, 2010I know my post count has reached an all time low, but I have been busy with the more practical aspects of my practice. On Monday, I settled a unique personal injury matter after a full day of deliberations, discussions and a certain amount of cajoling...
Georgia Supreme Court Lifts Cap on Pain and Suffering Damages in Malpractice Claims
Posted on March 23, 2010On Monday, a unanimous Georgia Supreme Court overturned one of the more controversial elements of the state’s 2005 Tort Reform act – a cap of $350,000 on “non-economic” damages (known better to you and me as “pain and suffering”)...
Twelve Angry Men (and Women)?
Posted on March 04, 2010Even though it is considered a civic duty and essential part of the Anglo-American Common Law system since 1215, nobody sane really enjoys jury duty. You are paid a measly stipend to be treated like a mushroom. And now it seems the mushrooms are revolting...
If Anyone Needs a Mediator, It?s These People.
Posted on February 25, 2010Two sides sit across a table. They are faced with a major problem. Both are adamant that their position is the strongest. They’ve bickered and argued for months, creating a stalemate that has caused considerable damage to their business, their reputations, their relationships, as well as their future ability to work together...
The Latest CKA Mediation and Arbitration Report is Online.
Posted on February 19, 2010I released my latest report/newsletter yesterday to several hundred friends, clients and prospective clients. You can find a web-based version of it here. I hope you find the tips useful the next time you mediate. -Chris
Barking Dog Mediation on the Rise
Posted on February 15, 2010I recently came across this article noting that “there has been a 30 per cent rise in the number of mediations between neighbors over animal nuisance problems” in the Australian province of New South Wales. On the one hand, I was glad to hear that parties are turning to mediation to solve disputes and [...
A little horn-tooting.
Posted on February 11, 2010I’ve heard it said that it is a sad dog that doesn’t wag his own tail, so here I am wagging. I just posted some new testimonials on my site. Here are some excerpts: “I was amazed we accomplished what we did.” “Chris’ calm and confident demeanor helped my clients and the opposing parties avoid the [...
A Time to Write?
Posted on February 04, 2010After a nearly three month hiatus, it might be time for me to start blogging again. I hope to post at least weekly. I think that I can manage that. Since I really have nothing terribly substantial to say right now, I will start with a funny story that a good friend told me I [...
The Joys of Dealing With the Pro Se Party ? Part 2
Posted on February 04, 2010When we last left our hero (me), I was dealing with the pro se party from hell. It took three different conversations with both me and the ADR office just to confirm whether he would even appear at the mediation. The only two things he made clear were that he wasn’t gonna pay me and he [...
At Least the Lead Role isn?t Brad Pitt or Orlando Bloom
Posted on October 30, 2009or some other guy that women find “dreamy” or “hunky.” Sarah Shahi lands role as divorced lawyer who becomes a mediator.
The Joys of Dealing With the Pro Se Party ? Part 1
Posted on October 26, 2009Sometimes, my job is somewhat humorous, which is a relief because a lot of the time I am dealing with people in stressful situations. Every time I come home with one of these stories, my lovely wife suggests that I save them and write a book. Maybe someday I will do that...
Thank you Strategic Mediator
Posted on October 21, 2009Once again, I am honored and humbled by the recognition of my colleagues in the ADR blogging community. Please take some time to visit Sandra Upchurch and her excellent blog at http://uwwm.blogspot.com/. And once again, it reminds me that I need to get back to writing...
This Oughta Be Fun.
Posted on October 02, 2009I need a new car. Not because I want one. Not because I want to give up a perfectly reliable, good looking, completely paid off car, but because someone T-boned us on Peachtree Street last Saturday. My neck, shoulders and upper back have been sore all week, and Melissa has a bruised knee and seat [...
We Shall Never Forget.
Posted on September 11, 2009On this 8th Anniversary of the tragedy of September 11th, I offer only a short post. Remember the fallen. -Thomas E. Franklin / The Record – (Bergen County NJ) Fr. Mychal Judge, O.F.M. – He was simply Fr. Mike to those of us at St. Joe’s, in tiny West Milford, NJ.
Pawn Stars and Shark Tank ? Proof that Americans Have Lost the Art of Negotiation.
Posted on September 11, 2009As the dog days of summer dwindled, I stumbled upon two new TV programs that I found fascinating on several levels. The first was Pawn Stars, a “reality” show about a family run pawn shop that mixes a little Antiques Roadshow with the dysfunctional family dynamics of American Chopper...
Roy Pearson: the Definition of Insanity?
Posted on September 09, 2009It’s getting to be quite absurd with our old friend Roy Pearson. Despite the fact that he is apparently the only “judge” who will take his claims seriously, he has appealed his latest benchslap to the D.C. Circuit. Oh goody. More traffic for me...
Not Every Mediated Settlement is a Good Settlement.
Posted on September 07, 2009A little caveat for this post. I am stepping slightly outside my bounds as a neutral here. Some might say that it is not my place as a mediator to comment on the reasonableness of a settlement. I agree. When I am the mediator on that case. The rest of the time, I am entitled [...
The Return of the Blog.
Posted on September 02, 2009Having recently been cited as one of Mediation Blogging Maven Diane Levin’s “24 Blogs to Follow“, I guess I owe it to any new readers to produce some new material. I am caught at a loss, because I wasn’t really planning on doing that, and haven’t seen anything come across the various news/blog/web sources that I [...
Happy Trails, Geoff.
Posted on August 13, 2009I seriously doubt that any of you who read my blog do not read Geoff’s. But in case you don’t, Kiwi Mediator and blogger extraordinaire Geoff Sharp is stepping down from his mediation blog, mediator blah…blah. Geoff’s blog was one of the first I found as I was researching whether and how to dive into the [...
Some Good Natured Ribbing
Posted on August 05, 2009Reading Overlawyered today, I chuckled at Walter’s description of this story over at LegalBlogWatch about lawyers being fooled by fake Twitters. Then I read the story. Turns out that one of the mediation blogging community’s very own, Vickie Pynchon was one of those fooled...
Win-Win Thinking on YouTube
Posted on August 03, 2009Mediators often speak of the win-win: parties working together to make the pie larger or construct a settlement or agreement that allows both parties to benefit. This is often a difficult concept for many people to work, especially in the world of intellectual property...
Roy Pearson Loses Again.
Posted on July 31, 2009It’s Friday, and what would it be without a good laugh. Thankfully, my favorite laughingstock, Roy Pearson, is back in the news. If you don’t recall, Pearson was a ALJ who sued a dry cleaners for $50 million over a pair of pants. He got his ass handed to him by the Court for that [...
Negotiating Tips from a Country Lawyer
Posted on July 28, 2009Very good tips from Patrick at Popehat. While he may have meant many of these tongue-in-cheek, or as a criticism of a specific person, the underlying truths remain the same. For example: In general, never tell anyone that you are well-versed in the law, even if you are an attorney...
Talk to Your People, They May Surprise You.
Posted on July 27, 2009In this uncertain economic climate, with completing camps claiming the economy is exhibiting “green shoots,” “stagflation” or is still miles from “rock bottom”, many employers are cutting costs by terminating workers...
You Catch More Flies With Honey.
Posted on July 15, 2009That’s what my wife always says. Apparently Nancy Hudgins agrees. Seems like common sense to me. Who wants to deal with an abrasive jerk?
New Georgia Ethics Opinion Results in First Ever ?De-Registration? of Mediator
Posted on June 30, 2009As I have mentioned in the past, the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution (GODR) oversees the court-referred mediation programs in the State of Georgia. Georgia has minimum training and professional experience requirements for mediators that wish to accept court-referred cases...
More Divorcing Couples Utilize ADR.
Posted on June 17, 2009A recent survey of Certified Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFA) indicates that a vast majority of those polled stating that the number of clients unable to continue to afford their services in this economy has increased since the previous year. They further commented that this will result in more clients seeking a more cost-effective alternative to [...
Why mediation works.
Posted on June 15, 2009I came across this interesting quote the other day: We are generally the better persuaded by the reasons we discover ourselves than by those given to us by others. - Blaise Pascal I think this effectively illustrates why mediation works. As I discussed before, [Mediation] provides the litigants their last and best opportunity to take control of the outcome [...
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