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Giuseppe Leone, (non-lawyer) mediator with 15-year experience in face-to-face and online mediation, and past president of the Association for Conflict Resolution - Hawaii Chapter. Read on...
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Landlord-Tenant Communication: Key Factor To Prevent Disputes
When I mediate Landlord/Tenant cases in court, one of the first questions I ask is: Have the two of you tried to resolve your dispute on your own, before coming to court? More often than not, the answer to that … Continue reading
Should You Sue Your Former Employer in Small Claims Court?
Today I read the following message posted on the Internet. ~~~ Should I sue my former employer? I recently worked for a contractor (who was also a good friend of mine at the time) and I trusted him to pay … Continue reading
Contested Divorce Mediation – Does It Matter If The Mediator is Male or Female?
Today I found the following question posted on the Internet. ~~~ Is it better to have a male or female mediator in a contested divorce case? just wondering… anybody have any experiences with this? ~~~ Here is my answer. ~~~ … Continue reading
How Mediation Works To Settle Residential Landlord Tenant Disputes in Hawaii
In Hawaii, when a landlord tenant dispute for residential property ends up in court, it is sent automatically to mediation. In other words, both parties sit down with a neutral mediator, who helps them: Explain their perspective Listen to the … Continue reading
3 Webinars for Hawaii Small Business Owners On How to Settle Business Disputes
In the next few weeks, Hawaii’s Better Business Bureau members will be able to attend three 30-minute webinars on how to settle business disputes. 5 Options To Settle a Business Dispute How To Get Ready for Mediation and Make It … Continue reading
Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Saved 216 Cook County Homeowners from Losing Their Properties
A year after it was announced, Cook County’s multimillion dollar mortgage foreclosure mediation program has saved 216 homeowners from losing their properties to lenders. Read on…
5 Options To Settle a Business Dispute – Webinar by Better Business Bureau and ACR Hawaii
On Tuesday, May 24, 2011 I will present “5 Options to Settle a Business Dispute”, a 30-minute webinar organized by the Hawaii’s Better Business Bureau and the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) – Hawaii Chapter. This webinar is part one in … Continue reading
Monetary Limit of Hawaii Small Claims Court Set To Increase From $3,500 to $5,000
Starting July 1, 2011 the maximum monetary claim that may be filed in Hawaii small claims court should increase from $3,500 to $5,000. House Bill HB1333, having gone through the whole legislative process, is expected to be signed soon into … Continue reading
How To Get Ready for EEOC Mediation – Tips and Advice
Today I read the following message posted on the Internet. ~~~ I have EEOC mediation next month, any advice? I am going through the EEOC process because i was discriminated against. Once i reported it, i was the subject of … Continue reading
The Pros and Cons of Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation
Today I found the following question posted on the Internet. ~~~ Generally, what are some reasons that a person or business might not want to go to trial? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using arbitration or mediation rather … Continue reading