25 years of the texas adr statute and a heavy dose of ethics
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Examining the beginning of mediation in Texas, questioning where we've been, what are we doing, and finishing with a series of ethical situations.TRANSCRIPT
25 Years of the Texas ADR Statute with a
Heavy Dose of EthicsGene Roberts
northtexasnegotiations.com
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What is ethics?the rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc.
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Steve Brutsche, “Mediation Cross-Examined,” Business Litigation Newsletter, May 1989
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Steve Brutsche, “Mediation Cross-Examined,” Business Litigation Newsletter, May 1989
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1987 v 2012
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1987 v 2012
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1987 v 20121987 2012
First Class Stamp
0.22 0.45 105%
Gallon of Gas 0.95 3.38 255%
Dozen Eggs 0.78 2.68 243%
Atty Avg Hourly Rate
197 (2001) 234 (2009) 18%
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1987 v 20121987 2012
First Class Stamp
0.22 0.45 105%
Gallon of Gas 0.95 3.38 255%
Dozen Eggs 0.78 2.68 243%
Atty Avg Hourly Rate
197 (2001) 234 (2009) 18%
Wednesday, November 14, 12
1987 v 20121987 2012
First Class Stamp
0.22 0.45 105%
Gallon of Gas 0.95 3.38 255%
Dozen Eggs 0.78 2.68 243%
Atty Avg Hourly Rate
197 (2001) 234 (2009) 18%
Wednesday, November 14, 12
1987 v 20121987 2012
First Class Stamp
0.22 0.45 105%
Gallon of Gas 0.95 3.38 255%
Dozen Eggs 0.78 2.68 243%
Atty Avg Hourly Rate
197 (2001) 234 (2009) 18%
Wednesday, November 14, 12
1987 v 20121987 2012
First Class Stamp
0.22 0.45 105%
Gallon of Gas 0.95 3.38 255%
Dozen Eggs 0.78 2.68 243%
Atty Avg Hourly Rate
197 (2001) 234 (2009) 18%
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Letter to Justice Nathan Hecht, August 25, 2011Wednesday, November 14, 12
Final Report of the Task Force for Rules in Expedited Actions, January 25, 2012
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Misc. Docket 11-9062(April 11, 2011)
• Section 2 (f):
“A mediator should not simultaneously conduct more than one mediation session unless all parties agree to do so.”
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Texas Supreme Court Ethical Guidelines for Mediators (2005)
• 2 Mediator should protect integrity/confidentiality of the process. Continuous in nature.
• 8 cmt. (c) Mediator should report to court whether mediation occurred, and result of settlement or impasse, recessed or rescheduled.
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Texas Supreme Court Ethical Guidelines for Mediators (2005)
• 11 Mediator can’t give legal or other professional advice.
• 13 Postpone, terminate, or recess if the case is inappropriate for mediation or one or more of the parties is unwilling or unable to participate in the mediation process.
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Texas Supreme Court Ethical Guidelines for Mediators (2005)
• 2 Mediator should protect the integrity of the mediation process, beginning with first communication.
• 10 cmt. A mediator should not knowingly misrepresent any material fact or circumstance in the course of mediation.
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Texas Supreme Court Ethical Guidelines for Mediators (2005)
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Texas Supreme Court Ethical Guidelines for Mediators (2005)
• 8 Mediator should not reveal information made available in the mediation process, which is privileged and confidential, unless the affected parties agree or may be required by law.
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Texas Supreme Court Ethical Guidelines for Mediators (2005)
• 8 Mediator should not reveal information made available in the mediation process, which is privileged and confidential, unless the affected parties agree or may be required by law.
• 8 cmt. (a) Mediator should not permit recordings or transcripts to be made of mediation proceedings.
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3 keys • Confidentiality
• Impartiality
• Conflicts of Interest
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facebook.com/dbaadr
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Advanced Mediation
TrainingLee Jay Berman
December 13
dbamediationtraining.eventbrite.com
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txmediator.orgWednesday, November 14, 12