Litigated Cases

  • Why International Companies Doing Business in the US Should Consider Mediation

    [ad_1] When I spoke at an international legal conference in Heidelberg, Germany, in May 2003, many of the international participants were generally unfamiliar with mediation. To the international participants, “alternative dispute resolution” meant primarily international arbitration. International arbitration under the auspices of organizations such as the International Chamber of Commerce is a long-established mechanism for […]

  • Antibody Dependent Cell-Mediated Immunity

    [ad_1] Hypersensitivity reactions mediated by antibodies fall into different types. These are: anaphylactic reaction, cytotoxic hypersensitivity, Immune complex mediated tissue damage, T-Cell-mediated hypersensitivity, stimulatory hypersensitivity and antibody dependent cell-mediated cytotoxic mechanism (ADCC). What are they? Type 1: Anaphylactic reaction Initial introduction of the antigen (e.g, penicillin) leads to the production of cytotoxic antibodies (mainly IgE) […]

  • Family Mediation – The Better Response to Family Strife

    [ad_1] All human beings, at the most basic level, are ruled by deep primitive instincts – like the fight-or-flight response – that contrast and clash our gift of sentience and self-awareness. When faced with any potentially dangerous or difficult situation, most people choose either to stand their ground or to run away. When confronted by […]

  • Divorce Mediation A Relatively Speedy and Low Cost Alternative

    [ad_1] Is it possible to have an easy divorce? A low cost divorce? Or do all divorce settlements necessarily end in hard feelings and financial ruin? The truth is that divorce can be low-cost and easy… or it can be a long ordeal that can drag on for months. No matter how emotional things get, […]

  • Migraine Home Remedies For Instant Relief

    [ad_1] Migraines can be mild or severe. When it’s mild, you will find the pain to be more of an annoyance. When it’s severe, it can affect your focus and concentration and often times, you will find it hard to perform at work. Many people are affected by migraine headaches every now and then. Fortunately, […]

  • Where Can I Get Information on How to Meditate?

    [ad_1] Learning how to meditate has recently become quite a popular trend in the US and other Western countries. Although there was a time when meditation practice was associated more with hippies, beatniks and nonconformists, today it has found wide acceptance, and meditation techniques have become quite sought-after. While various forms of meditations have been […]

  • 10 Common-sense Self Defense Tips For Men

    [ad_1] For more than 30 years I have been running specialized self defence courses and seminars. Over that time I have shown thousands of people how to protect and look after themselves. Increasing personal safety ALWAYS commences with awareness. Since most men may be attacked in almost any situation and for a wide-ranging variety of […]

  • Mediation in a Nutshell – Its Purpose and Three Benefits

    [ad_1] The purpose of mediation is to help two parties resolve their dispute with a mutually acceptable agreement, with the assistance of a neutral mediator. The reason why more and more people prefer to resolve their dispute in mediation, rather than in court, is that mediation offers them three unique benefits: it takes less time […]

  • Mediation Advocacy – Why it is Different From Being in Court Or Arbitration

    [ad_1] Many lawyers have represented parties in mediation. However, surprisingly few are really good at it. The most common reason is that many lawyers approach mediation just as they approach litigation: They view themselves as there to prove a point, to never give an inch, and somehow to “win” the mediation. Many lawyers compound these […]