DC Mediation and Dispute Resolution Institute's Newsletter

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

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

2025 Mediation Update:

Institutionalization, Safety, and the Rise of Procedural Precision

How to Resolve Neighbor Tree Disputes in Washington, DC: Your Rights, Responsibilities & Mediation Options

Learn how DC tree laws work, who owns a boundary tree, what to do about hazardous trees, and why mediation is often the best way to resolve neighbor tree disputes without expensive lawsuits.

The Washington Accords: A Geo-economic Gamble to Break the Cycle in the Great LakesPost