by Brian R. Jerome, Esq. Whether parties are negotiating directly with each other or with the assistance of a mediator, a basic axiom is that a case will not settle until the parties are discussing terms within a reasonable settlement range. When negotiations reach a critical impasse, the possibility of settlement steadily decreases as the…
Negotiation
Alternatives to Foreclosure
If you are behind in payments on your mortgage, you may be concerned about the very real possibility of foreclosure. If you are in default on your loan and are considering options that you can take to avoid foreclosure, here are some alternatives to consider. Reinstating Your Mortgage You can reinstate your mortgage by making…
ADR Pioneer Roger Fisher Dies
Roger Fisher, a pioneer in the field of international law and negotiation and the co-founder of the Harvard Negotiation Project, died on August 25, 2012. He was 90 years old. A professor at Harvard Law School for more than four decades, Fisher established negotiation and conflict resolution as a field deserving academic study and devoted…
