Michael Watkins April 2, 2023 Admitting fault can be difficult, especially during a conflict. But what is it about saying “I’m sorry” that makes apologizing so hard to do? This blog will explore the components of a good apology, before addressing the role of apologies during a mediated dispute. The Elements of a Good Apology […]
Sophie SklarMarch 23, 2023 On February 8, 2023, I had the pleasure of co-hosting the Osgoode Mediation Clinic (OMC) Open House, which was a part of Osgoode’s Advocacy Week 2023. The Open House event attracted over 40 students and community members, all of whom were interested in learning more about the OMC’s service offerings, and […]
Sophie SklarMarch 23, 2023 As part of Osgoode’s Advocacy Week 2023 and on behalf of the Osgoode Mediation Clinic, I had the pleasure of planning the annual Winkler Negotiation Competition, which occurred on February 10, 2023. This competition was exclusively for 1L students and gave Osgoode’s first-year students the chance to exercise and develop their […]
Nicholas McFarlaneMarch 23, 2023 In this blog post, I will present the OBA’s compelling arguments for provincial mandatory mediation expansion from their proposal submitted to the Attorney General of Ontario. This post is intended to benefit law students, legal academics and policy makers who are researching the merits of provincial mandatory mediation expansion. Specifically, the […]
Nicholas McFarlaneMarch 23, 2023 In this blog post, I will discuss the merits of expanding the Ontario Mandatory Mediation Program (OMMP) into the area of family law. It is hoped that this post will be beneficial for legal professionals and policy makers interested in the OMMP and family law in general. When the OMMP was […]
Nicholas McFarlane March 21, 2023 In this blog post, I aim to briefly summarize the Rule 24.1 mandatory mediation process under Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure. This post is intended to benefit law students, legal academics, litigants and lawyers researching or participating in Ontario mandatory mediation. As per Rule 24.1.01, the purpose of mandatory mediation […]
Nicholas McFarlane March 20, 2023 In this blog post, I will propose that a fee increase should be implemented for roster mediators under the Ontario Mandatory Mediation Program (OMMP). By following this proposal, more mediators could potentially join the OMMP roster. Ultimately, I hope this post is beneficial for law students, lawyers, academics, and policy […]