Author Archives: Hilary Linton
Peace of mind, don’t settle for less
“Conflict: a lack of awareness of the imminence of death”. This is one of the best definitions of conflict that I have seen. It comes from one of my favourite books about dispute resolution, “Mediating Dangerously” by Kenneth Cloke. I am often taken aback at how easy it is for all of us, me included, [...]
Mediation-Arbitration: a useful process
I just completed a survey for a colleague who is writing a paper on the growing use of mediation- arbitration. For people with difficult, deeply-rooted disputes, this can be a very useful process. It offers them the opportunity to resolve the matter — hopefully quickly, confidentially and effectively–with someone in whom they have great confidence. [...]
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Family law done right
Last night I attended a dinner in Barrie Ont, honouring the ten years that the dynamic and wise Justice Lydia Olah has presided in Simcoe County’s Family Court. Simcoe County has something that Toronto does not; a specialized Family Court branch of the Superior Court of Justice. Not only are there judges whose sole function [...]
Hot Yoga in the Sauna?
Something has been bothering me for some time and I don’t know what to do about it. I love the sauna. Having lived a year of my life in Finland, I appreciate it not only for its health and relaxation benefits, but also for its historical and cultural significance. There is an art to having [...]
Inco Strike: Why Aren’t These People Mediating?
How sad to read the story in today’s Star about the8-month old strike at Inco (now known as Vale Inco) in Sudbury. “A failure to communicate” is the heading. “My disappointment is watching from afar is to see both sides missing each other in almost every conversation”, the former COO of the organization is quoted. [...]
New TV Show on Family Law