Oregon House Approves Foreclosure Mediation Expansion

Oregon House approved an expansion of the foreclosure mediation program the Legislature created last year which had failed to gain traction after changes in the legal landscape. “When the Legislature created the mediation program a year ago, most foreclosures occurred outside the court system.” Most foreclosures pursued by lenders are now in court. Now, under the new Senate Bill 558A, the program would apply to foreclosures pursued by lenders in courts.

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Airport Suit Over Damage Caused by Obama Visit

A public airport is suing the U.S. Secret Service for damages is estimates at $700,000 for property damage caused by an April Fool’s Day 2010 visit by the president. The airport has agreed to attempt to resolve the dispute with the government in mediation to avoid a trial.

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A Second Round After Arbitration?

Turkia Mulllin, former Wayne County Airport Authority CEO, praised arbitrators who awarded her more than $700,000 in back wages for being fired two months earlier. Apparently that wasn’t enough and she has nowfiled court papers last week alleging the arbitrator made mistakes that cost her and her attorney $113,000 or more.

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The Thinking Mindset vs. The Doing Mindset: Pick One (And Only One)

Managing your mindset can help you optimize your thinking when you are trying to be creative. Here are a few suggestions for influencing your motivational state. These suggestions can be effective either for you as an individual or when you are working in a group.

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ADR Professional Wishing to Build an Online Presence

Mediators and Arbitrators are utilizing Mediation.com and Arbitration.com as online portals for mediation and arbitration networking which provides “authoritative links for mediators, arbitrators and attorneys wishing to increase web traffic and online presence and credibility.”

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How "Giving" Can Create a Positive Organization Culture

Organizations thrive when employees help each other by sharing knowledge and offering mentorship without the expectation of anything in return. This atmosphere produces “higher quality work than corporate cultures that encourage competition and duplicity among employees.” This “non-attachment” or “non-expectation of reciprocity” is discussed in more detail in Al Ritter’s book “100/0 Principle: The Secret of Great Relationships.”

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