Mediation Ethics

Name: Mediation Ethics | A Practitioner's Guide
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A Practitioner's Guide

Omer Shapira(Autor*in)

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Intro
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Introduction
PART I : BASICS
CHAPTER 1 : What Do Mediators Need to Know to Mediate Ethically?, Omer Shapira
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Law and Mediators' Ethics
1.3. The Making of Mediators' Ethical Obligations
1.4. Between Ethical and Legal Thresholds of Duties
1.5. Between Ethical Threshold of Duty and Ethical Bar of Aspiration
1.6. The Diversity of Ethical Relationships
1.7. The Core Definition of Mediation and the Role of Mediators
1.8. Perspectives from Above and Below: The Standards of Mediators' Ethics and My Proposed Model Code
1.9. The Content and Meaning of the Standards of Mediators' Ethics
1.10. No Hierarchy of Standards of Ethics
1.11. An Ethical Compass for Mediators: Using the Proposed Model Code of Conduct for Mediators
1.12. General Guidance to Ethical Decision Making
1.13. Making Ethical Decisions: A Case Illustration
1.13.1. The Facts
1.13.2. Discussion under the Guidance of the Model Standards
1.13.3. Discussion Informed by the KO Code and My Proposed Model Code
1.14. Conclusion
CHAPTER 2 : Contrasting Lawyer Ethics and Mediator Ethics: Critical Issues, James J. Alfini
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Competence
2.3. Conflicts of Interest Subsequent to Mediation
2.4. Misrepresentations, Truthfulness, and Honesty
2.5. Conflicts of Interest and Drafting Mediated Agreements
2.6. Confidentiality and Reporting Professional Misconduct
2.7. Impartiality, Self-Determination, Integrity, and Power Imbalances
2.8. The Judge as Mediator
2.9. Conclusion
CHAPTER 3 : Understanding Codes of Conduct for Mediators and MEAC Opinions, Susan Nauss Exon
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Mediation Codes of Conduct
3.2.1. Legal and Ethical Force of Mediation Codes of Conduct
3.2.2. Key Mediation Values
3.2.3. Tension between Values within a Set of Mediation Standards of Conduct
3.3. Mediator Ethical Advisory Opinions
3.3.1. State Bar Association Opinions Relating to Mediation
3.3.2. State Mediator Ethical Advisory Opinions
3.4. Conclusion
PART II : AT THE OUTSET OF MEDIATION
CHAPTER 4 : Accepting a Case or Refusing to Mediate: Ethical Considerations, Ellen Waldman & Donna Erez-Navot
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Competency-Am I Competent to Handle This Case?
4.3. Does This Case Pose a Threat to the Integrity of the Mediation Process?
4.4. Do I Have a Conflict of Interest? Can I Mediate Impartially?
4.4.1. Relationships with Parties
4.4.2. Relationships with Subject Matter
4.4.3. Dual Functions
4.5. If I Mediate This Case, Can I Be Certain That I Am Adequately Respecting the Parties' Rights to Self-Determination? Does the Fundamental Principle of Party Self-Determination Require I Turn This Case Away?
4.5.1. Party Incapacity
4.5.2. Extreme Power Imbalance
4.6. Conclusion
PART III : CONDUCTING MEDIATION: ETHICAL ASPECTS IN THE USE OF MEDIATOR TECHNIQUES
CHAPTER 5 : Evaluating Ethically, Kristen M. Blankley
5.1. Introduction
5.2. What Does It Mean to Evaluate?
5.3. Ethical Rules Implicated
5.3.1. Self-Determination and Informed Consent
5.3.2. Self-Determination and the Decision to Settle
5.3.3. Mediator Competence
5.3.4. Impartiality
5.3.5. Quality of the Process and Integrity of the Role of the Mediator
5.3.6. Confidentiality
5.4. Conclusion
CHAPTER 6 : Meeting the Parties Separately, Elayne E. Greenberg
6.1. Introduction
6.1.1. Defining the Terms
6.1.2. Caucus as a Polarizing Discussion
6.1.3. The ABA Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators Standard V.B, Caucus Confidentiality
6.2. Part One: Party Self-Determination, Process Integrity, and Mediation Impartiality
6.2.1. Party Self-Determination
6.2.2. Quality of the Process
6.2.3. Mediator Impartiality
6.3. Part Two: Through the Prism of Caucus Confidentiality: Party Self-Determination and Mediation Impartiality
6.4. Conclusion
CHAPTER 7 : Making Proposals, Sharon Press
7.1. Introduction
7.2. What Constitutes a Mediator Proposal?
7.3. Mediator Proposals: Pros and Cons
7.3.1. Practical Arguments in Support of Mediator Proposals
7.3.2. Practical Arguments against Mediator Proposals
7.4. The Ethics of Mediator Proposals
7.4.1. Mediator Proposals and Ethical Standards for Mediators
7.4.2. Mediator Proposals and the Definition of the Mediator's Role
7.4.3. Party Self-Determination
7.4.4. Impartiality
7.4.5. Confidentiality, Quality of Process, and Integrity
7.4.6. Mediator Competence
7.5. Guidelines for Ethically Providing Mediator Proposals
7.5.1. Only upon Request of "Sophisticated" Parties
7.5.2. Knowledge and Expertise-Mediator
7.5.3. Timing
7.5.4. Process
7.6. Conclusion
CHAPTER 8 : Dealing with Difficult Parties, Bill Eddy
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Definition of Difficult Parties
8.3. How to Ethically Communicate?
8.4. Whether to Take the Case or Not, or Withdraw during the Case?
8.5. What Adaptations Should Be Made to the Process?
8.6. Conclusion
CHAPTER 9 : Lawyer Representation in Mediation, Jacqueline Nolan-Haley
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Client Counseling and Representation in Mediation: A Deliberative Model Based on the Principle of Informed Consent
9.2.1. Deliberation
9.2.2. Preconditions for Deliberation
9.2.3. Foundation of Trust
9.2.4. Informed Consent in the Context of Mediation
9.3. Legal and Ethical Duties of Representational Lawyers in Mediation
9.3.1. Lawyers' Ethical Duties Prior to Mediation 192
9.3.2. Lawyers' Ethical Duties during Mediation
9.4. Legal and Ethical Obligations of the Lawyer Mediator Triggered by the Lawyer's Conduct
9.4.1. The Mediator Believes the Lawyer Is Uninformed or Incompetent
9.4.2. The Mediator Suspects the Lawyer Acts Unethically
9.4.3. What Should the Mediator Do When She Finds the Lawyer to Be Disruptive of the Process?
9.5. Conclusion
CHAPTER 10 : Switching Hats in Med-Arb: The Ethical Choices Required to Protect Process Integrity, Nancy A. Welsh
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Contexts in Which Med-Arb Is Used and Legal Questions That Can Arise
10.3. Organizational Rules and Cautions
10.4. Overview of Ethical Difficulties Associated with Med-Arb
10.5. Relevant Ethics Provisions
10.5.1. Relevant Mediation Ethics Provisions
10.5.2. Relevant Arbitration Ethics Provisions
10.6. Managing the Ethics Issues Raised by Med-Arb
10.6.1. Med-Arb Variations That Are More Likely to Avoid or Mitigate Ethics Issues
10.7. The Most Problematic Med-Arb Variations and Practices
10.8. Ensuring the Parties' Informed Consent to Med-Arb
10.9. Conclusion
PART IV : THE CONCLUSION OF MEDIATION AND ITS AFTERMATH
CHAPTER 11 : The Mediated Agreement, Fran L. Tetunic
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Background: Mediators' Ethical Guidelines- Differing, Yet with a Common Core
11.3. The Importance of Memorializing Mediated Agreements 246
11.4. The Mediated Agreement
11.4.1. Basic Qualities
11.4.2. Requirements Specific to Mediated Agreements
11.4.3. Confidentiality Considerations
11.4.4. Mediators' Ethical Obligations Regarding Mediated Agreement Formation
11.5. Mediators' Ethical Obligation to Prevent the Formation of Certain Mediated Agreements
11.6. Mediators' Ethical Obligations Postmediation
11.6.1. Conflicts of Interest and Impartiality
11.6.2. Mediator Serving in Another Dispute-Resolution Capacity
11.6.3. Mediator's Obligation of Confidentiality
11.7. Conclusion
CHAPTER 12 : Mediation Confidentiality: Mediators as Witnesses, Ellen E. Deason
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Mediator Confidentiality as a Professional Obligation
12.2.1. Mediators' Professional Obligation to Maintain Confidentiality
12.2.2. The Role of Confidentiality in Providing an Effective Process
12.2.3. The Role of Mediator Confidentiality in Self-Determination
12.2.4. The Role of Mediator Confidentiality in Promoting Impartiality
12.2.5. Summary
12.3. Ethical Grounds for Mediators to Depart from Complete Confidentiality
12.3.1. Ethical Duty to Disclose Mediation Communications
12.3.2. Permissible Grounds to Testify or Report Mediation Communications
12.4. Response to a Subpoena to Testify
12.4.1. Legal Tools That Protect Mediators
12.4.2. Techniques to Help Avoid Subpoenas from the Parties
12.4.3. When a Mediator Is Subpoenaed
12.5. Conclusion
CHAPTER 13 : Disciplining Mediators, Michael Moffitt
13.1. Introduction
13.2. Forms of Accountability for Mediators
13.3. Civil Liability of Mediators
13.3.1. Breach of Contract (Explicit)
13.3.2. Breach of Contract (Implied)
13.3.3. Malpractice
13.4. Institutional Discipline
13.4.1. Sanction or Exclusion from Mediation Rosters
13.4.2. Reputational and Other Sanctions for Roster Mediators
13.4.3. Rehabilitative or Educational Opportunities
13.5. Voluntary Organizations and Accountability
13.6. Conclusion
PART V : DEVELOPING ETHICAL SKILLS
CHAPTER 14 : Continuing Mediation Ethics Education, Gregory Firestone, Ph.D.
14.1. Introduction
14.2. Is Continuing Mediation Ethics Education Required?
14.3. Why Is Continuing Mediation Ethics Education Necessary?
14.3.1. Evolution of Mediation Standards and Ethics Advisory Opinions
14.3.2. Increasing Use of Court-Ordered Mediation
14.3.3. Increasing Prevalence of Pro Se Parties
14.3.4. Wide Variety of Disputes Mediated
14.3.5. Recent Research on Human Decision Making
14.3.6. Implicit Bias
14.3.7. Increased Use of Online Dispute Resolution Involving Mediation
14.3.8. Improving Ethical Analysis and Decision-Making Skills
14.4. How Can Mediators Increase Their Professional Ethics Capacities and Knowledge?
14.4.1. Stay Abreast of Current Events in the Field of Mediation
14.4.2. Attend Mediation Ethics Workshops and Webinars
14.4.3. Read Mediation Ethics Books and Articles
14.4.4. Participate in Peer Consultation and Education
14.4.5. Self-Assessment
14.4.6. Mindfulness
14.4.7. Implicit Bias
14.5. Conclusion and Recommendations
14.5.1. CME Should Be Required for Mediators
14.5.2. CMEE Should Be a Required Portion of CME and, If Not Specifically Required, CMEE Should Be Considered an Ethical Obligation of All Mediators
14.5.3. Self-Reflection Tools, Implicit Bias Tests, and Similar Activities That Encourage Greater Awareness of a Mediator's Internal Processes Should Be Considered as a Valuable Component of CMEE
14.6. Resources for Continuing Mediation Ethics Education
14.6.1. Mediator Ethics Advisory Opinions around the United States
14.6.2. Mediation Ethics Books
14.6.3. Mediation Ethics Articles
14.6.4. Mediation Self-Reflection Resources
14.6.5. Implicit Bias
14.6.6. Mediation and Mindfulness
14.6.7. Behavioral Economics
14.6.8. Professional Mediation Organization Conferences and Training
14.6.9. State and Court Conferences
14.6.10. Law Schools
14.6.11. Graduate Dispute Resolution Programs
14.6.12. Teaching Mediation Ethics
APPENDIX A : STATE MEDIATION CODES OF CONDUCT AND MEDIATION ETHICAL ADVISORY OPINIONS, Susan Nauss Exon
APPENDIX B : THE MODEL STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR MEDIATORS
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