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Video and AudioView DetailsSaving the Last DanceMediation through Understanding
Gary J. Friedman, Jack Himmelstein, and Robert H. Mnookin
A mediation training video illustrating the non-caucus "Mediation through Understanding" model -
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Springfield OutFest
Kate Harvey and David Kovick, under the supervision of Lawrence Susskind and Jennifer Brown
This is a six-person, non-scorable negotiation simulation focused on mediating values-based legal disputes, specifically disputes involving conflicting views and values regarding homosexuality and religious faith. -
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Stakes of Engagement, The
Nicholas Sabin
Two-party, multi-issue, scoreable negotiation regarding a prenuptial agreement, calling for a balance of substantive and relationship concerns -
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Sue or Settle
Seth Freeman, John Richardson, and Bruce Patton
Four-person, two-party, strategic decision-making exercise to highlight the cost-benefit analysis in determining whether to settle a medical malpractice case or to continue litigation -
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Summitville Service Agreement
Patrick Field and Tracy Dyke
A two-team (four-party), co-mediated, multi-issue negotiation simulation involving a bitter property tax dispute between a small town and an Indian band living on a nearby reservation -
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Super Slipster
Matt Smith under the supervision of Robert C. Bordone, with revisions by Michael Moffitt
Two-party personal injury settlement negotiation between the attorney for the injured plaintiff and general counsel for the defendant toy manufacturing company -
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Trask Divorce
Two-party, multi-issue negotiation between lawyers representing a divorcing couple regarding alimony and financial support for a special-needs child; involves ethical issues -
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Tucker Graphics, Inc. and Nihon Ichiban Technology
Sean Cote under the supervision of Abram Chayes and Antonia Handler Chayes
Three-person mediated or arbitrated settlement conference regarding a contract dispute between a U.S.-based graphics firm and a Japanese digital printer manufacturer -
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United States v. Dunlop
Dan Vogel, under the supervision of Robert Bordone
Four-person, three-issue, two-round between U.S. prosecutors, an executive charged with securities fraud, and defense counsel over the terms of a possible plea bargain; attorney-client interviews are followed by a plea bargain negotiation -
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Waltham Construction v. Foster Fuels
Dwight Golann
Four party mediation between a construction company and a fuel supplier over vehicle damage. -
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Water Woes
Marjorie Corman Aaron and JAMS/ Endispute
Three-person mediation between an architect and a real estate developer over responsibility and compensation for a major construction error -
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Academia Role-Play:
Williams v. Northville
Kate Harvey and David Kovick, under the supervision of Lawrence Susskind and Jennifer Brown
5-person, non-scorable mediation between a school principal and a parent (with attorneys) regarding a values-based dispute over classroom discussions and materials addressing same-sex couples and their families
