DC Mediation and Dispute Resolution Institute's Newsletter

Weekly insights and practical strategies to resolve conflicts, rebuild trust, and strengthen communities.

Expanding Capacity to Serve You Better

Mar 26, 2026

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Expanding Capacity to Serve You Better

Family Mediation Standards Update

Mar 25, 2026

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1 min read

Family Mediation Standards Update

Jamaica’s Big ADR Bet: Justice Reform Beyond the Courts

Mar 19, 2026

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5 min read

Jamaica’s Big ADR Bet: Justice Reform Beyond the Courts

Mediation

When Refusing Mediation Is Reasonable

Feb 6, 2026

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6 min read

When Refusing Mediation Is Reasonable

What Grijns v Grijns Really Means for Mediators and Litigators

Francis Ojok

When “Shall Endeavor” Means “Not Required”: What Courts Are Really Saying About Mediation

Jan 3, 2026

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5 min read

When “Shall Endeavor” Means “Not Required”: What Courts Are Really Saying About Mediation

AB 1523 and the Changing Logic of Court-Ordered Mediation Post

Dec 30, 2025

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4 min read

AB 1523 and the Changing Logic of Court-Ordered Mediation Post