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Parenting Coordinators and Solutions For High Conflict Parenting
Tye Bourdony of Cfmediationcenter.com chatted with InstantMediations’ Natalia and Mac of OlowskaPierre.com to discuss ways to address high-conflict co-parenting cases. For many reasons, some parents do not get along and find themselves in adversarial proceedings over child custody, possession, and access, where a Judge must resolve their disputes. Parents who […]
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10 QUALITIES NEEDED TO RECONNECT WITH FAMILY: A CONVERSATION WITH MEDIATOR BRETT LOVETT
A recap of the 10-week series with Brett Lovett live on Saturday, October 2, 2021.
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What Happens When A Parent Wants to Relocate the Child?
Mediator Tye Bourdony of Cfmediationcenter.com in the conversation with mediators Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com go into details of relocation. Geographic restriction is discussed as well as the possible travel arrangements together with modifications to the parenting plans or court orders. The video of the conversation is available on YouTube.
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When Immigration Issues Arise in Family Law Mediation with Fran Brochstein
Fran Brochstein of FamilyLaw4u.com joined Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com on this YouTube episode to discuss how immigration issues might impact mediation – and that there is no fear for the participants in the mediation when the immigration status in unclear. The video touches also on the issues of relocation […]
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Immigration and International Travel Concerns in Mediation
Mediator Tye Bourdony of Cfmediationcenter.com with Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com on this YouTube episode to bring closer the issues which may arise in mediation when the cross-border topics are at stake: immigration status, international relocation, passports, international travel so as to decide on time share, parenting plans and court […]
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The Most Common Contractual Mistakes EPISODE 7: Not Addressing Events of Force Majeure
Business attorney Federico Vasoli of Dmtvglobal.com together with Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com discuss in a YouTube video the role of the Force Majeure clauses in contracts, how it works, why you put it into your contract and what it can do for you when you have it. With more and more […]
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Vaccine Mediations – A Conversation With Samuel Dahan
Professor Samuel Dahan, a guest of Thomas G. Giglione of Mediation.vn, joined Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com, on this YouTube episode to talk about vaccine mediation. Samuel, an attorney and academic, works with technology and how it can be used for the benefit of people in the legal business and […]
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Custody Geographic Restrictions in Mediation with Fran Brochstein
In this YouTube episode Fran Brochstein of FamilyLaw4u.com joins Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com to cover the most important aspects of geographic restriction – a clause in parenting plan and/or court order which says where a custodial parent with a child might live and freely move within. You can see […]
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Bankruptcy Mediation: A Conversation With Sylvia Mayer
Sylvia Mayer at SMayerLaw.com joined Mac and Natalia to discuss bankruptcy mediations. See it on YouTube.
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Qualities Needed to Reconnect with Family EPISODE: 10 AUTHENTICITY
Mediator Brett Lovett of FamilyReconcile.com discusses with Mac and Natalia of OlowskaPierre.com quality number 10: Authenticity, or the quality of being genuine to others and to yourself. Brett discusses why authenticity is so difficult in the modern world where fake images and content is so prevalent, especially online. Brett talks […]
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Conflicts in Immigration: A Spotlight on the Haitian Refugee Crisis in South Texas
During the Haitian migrant crisis in South Texas, a group of attorneys came to speak together with InstantMediations’s Mac Pierre-Louis to discuss conflicts in immigration.
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Qualities Needed to Reconnect with Family EPISODE 9 INTEGRITY
Mediator Brett Lovett of FamilyReconcile.com discusses with Mac and Natalia quality number 9: Integrity, in his conflict-resolution series that delves into rebuilding relationships. Hear the definition of integrity and why doing the right thing for and in a relationship consistently, helps relationships succeed. Catch the YouTube video on the Lawyers […]
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The Most Common Contractual Mistakes: EPISODE 5 A Quick Look at Agency Agreements
Federico Vasoli discusses starts with the catch-word “agent”and goes into defining the legal meaning of it within the EU legal framework as well as domestic laws. In the European Union, where commercial agents are the object of a famous directive, he explains what a European Union directive and goes to […]
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Mediating Disputes Over Kids During Covid-19 with Fran Brochstein
Fran Brochstein with Mac and Natalia expands on different topics connected with how the families are affected by Covid-19 and how it intersects with the visitation schedules as well as parental rights. We see different scenarios and ways to deal with some of the most troubling issues the parents strive […]
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How Specific Should Mediation Agreements Be With Tye Bourdony
Tye Bourdony discusses with Mac and Natalia different situations when what exactly is stated in the Mediated Settlement Agreement (MSA) is of vital importance. Being in mediation you need to be aware of what is the subject of the talk and what you ultimately insert into your MSA and also […]
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ANNOUNCEMENT: October 2, 2021 LIVE EVENT “10 QUALITIES NEEDED TO RECONNECT WITH FAMILY – A CONVERSATION WITH BRETT LOVETT”
After witnessing loss and lockdowns from the pandemic, many people around the world began reexamining their relationships. In the new-normal after our global trauma, many began searching for ways to reconnect with family and rebuild their relationships, because as many have realized, life indeed is short and precious. What may […]
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Qualities Needed to Reconnect with Family EPISODE 8 KINDNESS
Mediator Brett Lovett of FamilyReconcile.com discusses with Mac and Natalia quality number 8: Kindness, in his conflict-resolution series that delves into rebuilding relationships. Hear the definition of kindness, whether it’s really just about being nice, and how a person can learn to be kind as the use kindness as a […]
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Mediating Disputes Over Kids During Back to School
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The Most Common Contractual Mistakes: EPISODE 4 Smart Contracts – What is So Smart About Them?
Federico Vasoli of DMTVGlobal.com discusses smart contracts with Mac and Natalia. Don’t forget to watch the video on YouTube.
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El Poder de Esuchar Con Mariana Tarzia
En esta oportunidad, conversamos sobre el poder de la escucha, la importancia de escuchar y ser escuchados, y brindamos algunas sugerencias para practicarla. YouTube Video
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Qualities Needed to Reconnect with Family EPISODE 7 SINCERITY
Mediator Brett Lovett of FamilyReconcile.com discusses with Mac & Natalia the quality of “sincerity” and how it can help restore and repair relationships. Part of the series on qualities needed to reconnect with family, which so far includes other qualities like deference, gratitude, humility, vulnerability, apology, and forgiveness. The YouTube […]
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School Mediation: A Conversation With Ondine Gross of Restore the Respect
Ondine Gross, author of Restore the Respect, discusses school mediation with Mac and Natalia, and the movement to help reduce conflicts in schools.
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The Mind and Body in Conflict Resolution With Julia Morelli
Mediators, especially mediators who handle emotionally heavy cases, need to take care of themselves emotionally. A mediator cannot effectively help disputing parties facing difficulty, if they do not take care of themselves first. Little focus goes into mediator well-being. In this recording, Julia Morelli of HolisticSolutionsInc.org explains the connection between […]
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Ombuds Organizacional
En este podcast conversamos sobre el rol del Ombuds Organizacional y su importancia dentro de distintos tipos de organizaciones, los principios en los que se basa para realizar su labor y cuáles son los beneficios de sus servicios. Míralo en YouTube
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The Qualities Needed to Reconnect with Family EPISODE 6 FORGIVENESS
YouTube version available.
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Advancements in Legal Tech – A Conversation With Josh Lee Kok Thong
Lawyer Josh Lee Kok Thong, co-founder of LawTech.Asia, the leading law and technology review in Asia, joined Thomas G. Giglione of Mediation.vn and Mac and Natalia to discuss his recent work in the Asia-Pacific Legal Innovation and Technology Association, or ALITA, including the ALITA Solia Awards. Watch on YouTube or […]
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Top 5 Ways to Negotiate Debt in Small Claims Court With Tye Bourdony
Listen or watch on YouTube. Tye Bourdony of The Mediation Center of Central Florida, discusses with Natalia and Mac, the 5 points that may help lead to a successful negotiation at mediation involving debts in small claims court: 1) get legal advice; 2) bring an attorney; 3) be prepared to […]
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The Qualities Needed to Reconnect with Family EPISODE 5 APOLOGY
It’s difficult for people to apologize when they do something wrong. It’s even more difficult to apologize when they did not intend to cause harm. Listen or watch on YouTube to Brett Lovett, of FamilyReconcile.com, discuss with Mac and Natalia what an apology is, and how apologizing works to help […]
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A Conversation With Mariana Tarzia on Organizational Ombuds
Listen below or watch on YouTube, Argentinian-based Mediator Mariana Tarzia of Grupo Negociar, discuss with Mac and Natalia, organizational ombuds and their roles in resolving conflicts in businesses and organizations. The first broadcast part of the series – CONFLICT RESOLUTION FROM LATIN AMERICA TO THE WORLD WITH MARIANA TARZIA
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The Most Common Contractual Mistakes EPISODE 2 Choosing the Wrong Jurisdiction
Listen below or watch on YouTube Federico Vasoli of dmtvglobal.com discuss with Mac and Natalia of InstantMediations why it’s important to choose the correct jurisdiction for business contracts. Choosing correct governing laws, addressing conflict of laws, and confirming ahead what arbitration organization the parties will attend in case of disputes, […]
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Trends in Online Dispute Resolution With Colin Rule
Listen or watch on YouTube: Colin Rule, CEO of Mediate.com and Arbitrate.com, stops by to discuss trends in online dispute resolution (ODR) with Thomas G. Giglione, of Mediation.vn, and Mac and Natalia. Listen to how ODR has developed over the past 5 years, particularly in the area of “decentralized justice”; […]
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The Qualities Needed to Reconnect with Family EPISODE 4 VULNERABILITY
Mediator Brett Lovett presents in this YouTube video of FamilyReconcile.com continues with next topic in his series on reconnecting with family. Vulnerability, something humans and animals seem to avoid, can be understood also as the courage to risk exposure for the sake of love, such as the love needed to […]
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The Most Common Contractual Mistakes EPISODE 1: Not Having a Valid and Enforceable Contract
Business lawyer Federico Vasoli of Dmtvglobal.com launches his sub-series on contracts in business law with a discussion on the common mistake of lacking a valid or enforceable contract. Watch on YouTube. Learn: -why many businesses do not have valid and enforceable agreements in place; -how proper agreements are worth the […]
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Truancy Mediation – What’s That With Guest Danette Ross Watson
Danette Ross Watson of West Texas Community Mediation Center in Big Spring, TX, joined Fran Brochstein of Familylaw4u.com, and Mac and Natalia of OPLawyers.org and InstantMediations.com, to discuss school truancy mediation. When a child is absent from school too often, that child will suffer academically in ways that hurt their […]
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“HUMILITY” – The Qualities Needed to Reconnect with Family
Current cultures seem to place so much value on external accomplishments, appearance, and self-aggrandizement—all things that are fleeting and short lived at best. It’s safe to say society in general and our personal relationships could use a little more Humility. Why is it so challenging to express ? Is it […]
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