Letter from the Board: The Housing Crisis
This issue highlights the ongoing housing crisis, emphasizing its impact on affordable housing, particularly affecting communities of color and Generation Z.
April 2024
Volume 30, Issue 2
Articles
Sustaining Eviction Mediation Efforts “Post Pandemic”: Out of the Courtroom and Into Public Health?
Examine the role of eviction mediation in addressing the housing crisis, as author Deanna Pantin Parish highlights its effectiveness in keeping people housed and reducing negative health outcomes ass…
The Future of Eviction Diversion Programs
Explore the continuation of eviction diversion programs post-COVID-19, using New Hampshires Eviction Diversion Program as a case study, which indicates pre-filing mediation can effectively maintain h…
Law Helps Vulnerable Heirs Property Owners — But Only If They Can Afford to Use It
Delve into the complexities of heirs property, as author April Simpson highlights the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Acts attempt to address issues hindering multi-generational land ownership am…
Lessons Learned from Housing Crises of the Past - An Interview with Hon. Douglas C. Mintz (Ret.)
The Hon. Douglas C. Mintz (Ret.) discusses the creation and success of the Connecticut Foreclosure Mediation Program and highlights the collaborative effort between legislative and judicial branches.
How Standing Mediators Can Add Value in M&A Deals
Joe Basile discusses the benefits of employing a standing mediator in long-term business relationships, advocating for proactive engagement before disputes arise, particularly in M&A transactions, to…
Features
Letter from the Chair: A Spring Celebration of Our Section's Achievements
As spring brings forth renewal and hope, ABA Section of Dispute Resolution Chair Ana Sambold reflects on recent achievements the Section has made, including the unanimous approval of two Resolutions…
Case Notes
Michael Moffitt and Helen Ingraham Tuttle provide an in-depth breakdown of recent cases on trending issues, including arbitration in the context of elder abuse and appellate mediation in the context…
On Professional Practice: Obligation to Advance the Practice
This article examines how professional responsibility principles apply to work in the dispute resolution field.