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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Who pays? | 1/27/2012 |
| Q: I have a friend in California who sued a nursing home for wrongful death of their spouse. She ... A: I'm not an attorney nor am I familiar with CA law or the particulars of the specific court ... | |
| union agreement | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I was terminated under accusations that are not covered under the collective agreement is there ... A: Unfortunately I am not a lawyer nor do I have experience in Canadian labor law I'm afraid. However, ... | |
| Mediation | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: Chou I have a mediation coming up shortly regarding an accident that I was in and I wanted to know ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| W-9 form request from tenant | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: A tenant of my residential rental property has just requested a W-9 from me. I file this rental ... A: The tenant may be trying to write off some of the rent for a business use and seeks to document the ... | |
| Buisness conflict | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: I leased a restaurant from the resort owner for the summer season. I did not have my own debit visa ... A: If you have looked at some of my previous answers you may know that I always advise questioners that ... | |
| Books on Strong Evidence | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: Hypothetical Scenario: We have a group of people who are causing trouble in our neighborhood in ... A: Greetings, Thanks for your question. I commend you for your rational analysis and practical ... | |
| Mediation? | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: Mr Chou, Thank you for volunteering your time on "All Experts". I'm part of a dispute that is very ... A: so sorry for your continued troubles. If you have looked at some of my previous answers you may ... | |
| group ownership | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: I own a home in New Jersey with 2 family members. We all agree that we want to sell the house, but ... A: Sorry for the delay as the system notified me of your question this morning. As I always mention, ... | |
| Shareholder discpute | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: I own 10% shares of a clothing company. I have resigned on March 25th, 2011 of this year due to ... A: If you have looked at some of my previous answers you may know that I always advise questioners that ... | |
| company using my company name | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: There has been a seller of reportedly forged materials who recently decided to purchase domains ... A: Sorry for the delay as the system just notified me this morning of your question. As I always ... | |
| question on window claim | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a home owner's question in regards to my windows. I built my home in 2002 and moved in, in ... A: Sorry for the delay as the system just notified me this morning of your question. As I always ... | |
| RE: my reply | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: On 5/27/11 my friend and I were approached by two security guards at chesterfield towne center mall ... A: Sorry for the delay as the system just notified me this morning of your question. As I always ... | |
| labor arbitration | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: I am involved in a labor dispute with my previous employer for wages in the state of New Jersey. ... A: Sorry for the delay as I was traveling this week. As I always note to questioners, mediators act as ... | |
| Conflict of Interest | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: Long story short, my husbands brother who is a licensed mechanic had worked on a neighbor of ours ... A: As I always mention, Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in ... | |
| speeding | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: I recently received a speeding ticket for going 54 in a 35. I feel more than positive that I was not ... A: As I always mention, Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in ... | |
| Forced settlement before mediation | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: failure to pay a hire on bonus I had a contract for, and failure to honor two additional contacts ... A: Greetings, Thanks for your question -- sorry for the delay as I am traveling. There is something ... | |
| LLC, problems | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: my 1 partner and i togather own 66 2/3% and are have many problems with the other partner also ... A: I would suggest you look closely at the contract for guidance. It is uncommon for a contract (that ... | |
| Who hires mediators. | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I'm doing a project for school and i was wondering who would hire a mediator and how you would go ... A: Greetings, Mediation is used to settle any dispute in a wide variety of areas. People use ... | |
| fired for no reason | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: My husband ,Brian-36, has worked for a glass company for almost 3 yrs now. We had a trip planned to ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| a bit of wisdom needed | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I have a problem that I dont know how to deal with and Im hoping you can offer some advice :) I ... A: As I always mention, Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in ... | |
| getting my bonus | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: after serving as marketing Manager for 8 years my contract was terminated by my employer notdue to ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| wrongful termination | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: I worked for UPS. I was fired for not doing a job that I put on my report. It was a front end ... A: Jeff! As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and ... | |
| Tmobile won't put it in writing | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: Chou, I have had some problems lately with a Tmobile cellphone account that I closed several months ... A: Sorry about the delay in responding -- the system just notified me of your question this morning. ... | |
| negotiation career path? | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Chou... I'm not for sure if my question is actually in your area of expertise but because my ... A: My experience with commercial contracts and license agreements (and with various agents, specialists ... | |
| negotiation career path? | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Chou... I'm not for sure if my question is actually in your area of expertise but because my ... A: Mediators, as you may know, are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring ... | |
| Contract Dispute | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I am not sure if your the man to ask, but your bio looked like the jack of all trades, so here we ... A: As I always mention, Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in ... | |
| Elder Neglect That Led to Death | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: Timmy Chou, I need some clarity on a elder neglect based on a legal perspective. Location: Chicago, ... A: These additional details are even more worrisome. I think I would absolutely schedule a meeting ... | |
| lawsuit | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: My husband is a residential contractor and has an LLC business. He purchased a one million dollar ... A: If you have looked at some of my previous answers you may know that I always advise questioners that ... | |
| Arbitration | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I have an issue with my partner. In the p&s agreement it says that our duties are to supervise the ... A: If you have looked at some of my previous answers you may know that I always advise questioners that ... | |
| online dispute | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: netteller i dont know if you have heard of them or not but they are a online banking for mostly ... A: Sorry for the delay, the system just notified me today of your question. If you have looked at some ... | |
| School Mediation | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: How can I begin a career in school mediation? Do I have to earn a family mediation certificate? ... A: Mediators, as you may know, are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring ... | |
| legal issue | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: so this is going to sound dumb but i live at home going to college and slowly in the last 4 years ... A: As I always advise questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Verbal Partnership Agreement | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: I started a website with a "partner" I didn't check out very carefully. My fault. Lesson learned. ... A: If you have looked at some of my previous answers you may know that I always advise questioners that ... | |
| Partnership desolvement | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for advise on how to end a 50/50 partnership. Background- The partnership is based on ... A: In my experience settlements are typically based on a combination of tangible and intangible ... | |
| Partnership desolvement | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for advise on how to end a 50/50 partnership. Background- The partnership is based on ... A: Sorry for the delay, the system just notified me today of your question. If you have looked at some ... | |
| Entering the field | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I went to law school and graduated at age 50. That was 5 years ago. Since then I've been running a ... A: Mediators, as you know, are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing ... | |
| with hold pay | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: The company I work for has employees log in and out of the phone system, when they arrive at work, ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| student loan | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: maybe even triple paid it off. I have been unemployed for 9 months, yet just recently gained ... A: As I always advise questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Vengeful Apartment manager | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 12 month lease that ends on august 31st, 2010. I wanted to move out early so the landlord ... A: As I always advise questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Is it legal for Apartment Landlord to charge rent for days to clean the apartment? | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a 12 month lease that ends on august 31st, 2010. I wanted to move out early so the landlord ... A: As I always advise questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| wrongful discharge | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: If I was discharged from my job today and then called back to return to work tommorrow can I just ... A: Unless you are putting at risk the receipt of payments for your work I suppose you have every right ... | |
| Broken Verbal Contract | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a situation that I need some guidance on. I'm an artist and crafter and have been in the ... A: As I always advise questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Please help me....wrongful termination | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: My daughters were dance students for 4 years. Last week I had an arguement with the owners mother ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| unpaid wages | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: eligible for overnight differential pay first must work 3 weeks straight overnight , then to 6 weeks ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| wrongful termination | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I have been terminated from my position as a Direct Support Professional. In the 15 months that i ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| wrongful termination | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: i was a manager at family dollar for over 7yrs i was terminated this year for failure to protect the ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Reduction in Force - Salary Continuation Schedule | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: My company is offering me a salary continuation if I agree to sign a release document. The payment ... A: If you have looked at my other answers you will see that I always note that mediators act as neutral ... | |
| unpaid wages from employer | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I have recently resigned from my employer but have not received my last 2 checks along with others ... A: As you may see if you have looked at answers I have provided before to questioners, I always note ... | |
| FIRED FOR MISCONDUCT | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I WAS TERMINATED ON FEBRUARY 1ST 2010 FOR MISCONDUCT. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE CAME AT ME WITH A GOLF CART ... A: Unlike litigation conducted in State and Federal Courts, arbitration is very industry and location ... | |
| Buyer Breached Real Estate Contract | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I signed a $260K contract with a buyer who came with a cash offer. The property is investment ... A: If you have looked at some of my other answers you will note that I always mention to questioners ... | |
| inequitable workload -- husband and wife | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I are 50/50 owners in a c-corp. We are the only 2 employees. He holds the title of ... A: If you have looked at some of my previous answers you may know that I always advise questioners that ... | |
| Peacemaking Mediation | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: Would you be able to offer more information on Peacemaking Mediation? I would be very grateful for ... A: Sorry for the delay, the system informed me this morning of your question. Mediators, as you ... | |
| Co-Owner | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: We have a family construction business with my father being 45% owner, my mother being 45% owner and ... A: If you have looked at some of my previous answers you may know that I always advise questioners that ... | |
| family busines- majority to minority board structure | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I am one of four siblings in an s-corp family business. My father, the majority owner and founder, ... A: If you have looked at some of my previous answers you may know that I always advise questioners that ... | |
| boat title in two names | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I bought this boat and my father-inlaw talked me in to putting his name on title. It states me as ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Child custody for military parents? | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: My former husband and I finalized our divorce March of 2009. It was uncontested with children and ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| PJC-Speeding | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: if you are granted a PJC are you required to pay the ticket and court costs?v A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Partnership Dissolution | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I have been a 40% partner in a financial planning firm for 12 years. There are two other partners ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Dissolving a Business | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I am 1 of 3 partners in a service business (medical billing).One of the partners wants to leave and ... A: Sorry for the delay, the system just notified me today of your question. If you have looked at some ... | |
| Salary/OT | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I was originally a salaried physical therapist for a physician owned practice. They then switched ... A: As you may see if you have looked at answers I have provided before to questioners, I always note ... | |
| restaurant wars | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I am a 50/50 partner in a restaurant with a highly unethical and increasingly dishonest individual. ... A: As I always advise questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| ADR Career | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Chou, I am in my first year of law school and I have decided to go into ADR as a career, ... A: Mediators, as you know, are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing ... | |
| dissolving partnership dispute | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: Myself and business partner of 23 years have decied to go our seperate ways. We have been involved ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| suspicion wrongful termination | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I have just been terminated for a company that i was employed for for the past 4yrs and i believe ... A: Sorry about the delay in responding -- the system just notified me of your question this morning. ... | |
| Error by Attorney? Mediator? | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: This is a case involving underinsured motorist coverage from my primary automobile policy ... A: Sorry for the delay, it first appeared that your follow-up question was a repeat of the original ... | |
| Threat of involuntary resignation | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I work at a fast food restaraunt where I have not gotten along with the current manager for quite ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Error by Attorney? Mediator? | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: This is a case involving underinsured motorist coverage from my primary automobile policy ... A: Bud, Thanks for your question! As you know mediators are trained to assist parties in working out ... | |
| son's termination | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: My teenage son was employed at a fast food restaurant and was sent home by the manager telling him ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Partner Stealing Money | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a client that owes my company approximately $300,000. That client (company) have 2 partners, ... A: You will need someone in your city to assist you, not a recommendation from me. The BAR Association ... | |
| Partner Stealing Money | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a client that owes my company approximately $300,000. That client (company) have 2 partners, ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| disclosure statement fraud | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: We purchased a building for a retail space and residence. The owner indicated on the disclosure ... A: As I always mention to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never ... | |
| t-mobile contract | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a t-mobile broadband Internet service on 15/5/09 for 24 months at £40 per month, and ... A: As I always mention, Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in ... | |
| wrongful termination arbitration | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: My brother has gone through the arbitration process for wrongful termination against the City of ... A: Unlike litigation conducted in State and Federal Courts, arbitration is very industry and location ... | |
| bankruptcy on student loans | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: is it possible to declare bankruptcy on just the interest and penalties accrued or find a way to ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Arbitration | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I am aware that in a breach dispute of construction contract with an arbitration clause during the ... A: Well this is unfortunatley a legal question I'm afraid. I am not a lawyer and cannot give you legal ... | |
| Power of attorney | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I do not know if I am in the right category, but I hope that you can answer my question. If this is ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Mediation with EEOC | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: Last fall, while working as a microbiologist in a food testing laboratory, I discovered that I had ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Debt after arbitration award vacated | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I successfully had a credit card arbitration vacated. "Judgment in favor of defendant." So, my ... A: Nothing technically legal is ever accomplished by a mediation or arbitration. Just because some ... | |
| Debt after arbitration award vacated | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I successfully had a credit card arbitration vacated. "Judgment in favor of defendant." So, my ... A: Well your question is a bit convoluted I'm afraid. As you may know, the structure of the ... | |
| Real Estate Disclosure - leaking basement | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I purchased my mom in December 2005. In the time that we've been here we've dealt with several ... A: As I always mention to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never ... | |
| Lying about termination | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I was hired by a company in October of 2008. I agreed to the job because they were willing to work ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Lawsuit | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: My business is in PA and I have been served for lawsuit from customer in FL. Do they have to sue ... A: Good question. Sorry I am clueless on cyber law I'm afraid. My sense is that unless you are ... | |
| Lawsuit | 6/3/2009 |
| Q: My business is in PA and I have been served for lawsuit from customer in FL. Do they have to sue ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| International busines | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: What are Political, Financial and Economic risks in international business? What measures firms can ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| will | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: My mother wants to leave me a house in turst, therefor I would never eb able to sell it. I don't ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| abritration | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: my arbitration arbitrated my case on feb 19, it was so clear that i had won my case,i simply told ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| abritration | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: i found out yesterday that i lost my case..but when i was n arbitration, the company that i work for ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Arbitration | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: i had my Arbitration on feb 19, 09..my union rep told me i should have my answer if i won my case by ... A: Unlike litigation conducted in State and Federal Courts, arbitration is very industry and location ... | |
| Arbitration. | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: i got wrongfully fired from my job in jan 8,08..it took my union til aug.08 to tell me my date for ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Did not recieve bonus after termination | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I'm asking this question on the behalf of my husband. He was terminated from his job. The site ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| overpay by a company | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: Last year after I finished working for a company, by the company's accountant mistake, I was still ... A: Sorry for the delayed response as the system just notified me today of your question. As I always ... | |
| Resigning from a corporartion | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: Me and my husband are 7.5% each owners of a business that our partners made a corporation We ... A: Yes, you are still shareholders. Typically a shareholder is not personally liable for corporate ... | |
| employer demand for repayment of incentive pay | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: My employer is demanding that I repay them $13,000 of incentive pay from the last 5 years that was ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Severance pay after recent firing | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I was asked to resign after 15yrs working for a small company as a manager their reason was I sent ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Resigning from a corporartion | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: Me and my husband are 7.5% each owners of a business that our partners made a corporation We ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Termination of employment with an employment contract | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: Can one party change the reason for termination after the fact of the termination. Example: I was ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| real estate arbitration | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: My mother is involved in a binding arbitration proceeding with a "rent a judge" or retired judge in ... A: Arbitration has developed numerous conventions and procedures across the various industries and ... | |
| Suspension/Termination | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I was recently suspended from my workforce on Feb 2, 2009. I was fired a week later Feb 9, 2009. I ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| unpaid wages | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: i accepted a contracted job with a company called Network Omni services which is an interpreting ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Travel | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: In Sept. 2007 my husband and I booked a trip to the Baltic Capitals and St. Petersbury for May 2008 ... A: Sorry for the delay -- I was just notified today of your question by the system. As I always note ... | |
| issue with dentist | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I went to this dentist last month and the total charge was $1095. I paid $497 upfront. Now my ... A: I actually answered your question the day after submission but for some reason your answer was lost ... | |
| Opening statements | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I am a Labor and Industrial relation student at Penn state University and I am taking an arbitration ... A: Not that I know of. Unlike litigation, arbitration is very industry and location specific in how it ... | |
| federal arbitration procedure | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: Where can I find the procedure for federal arbitration procedure? Thanks. A: Unlike litigation conducted in Federal Courts, arbitration is very industry and location specific in ... | |
| Mediation as a career | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I am currently a student of Adult Organizational Development and will be obtaining an undergraduate ... A: Mediators, as you know, are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing ... | |
| Non-Payment by Fabricator - No Contract | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: Company History This company has been in the City for 30 years, it is a small family business, ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Interested in Mediation as a career... | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I had explored the idea of law school following my undergraduate studies to pursue my mediation ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ... | |
| Inheritance | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I do not know if I am in the right category, but I hope that you can answer my question, especially ... A: As I always mention to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never ... | |
| Real Estate Disclosure/Basement Leak | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a home in Michigan in Oct'08. The basement has leaked every month since from various ... A: Well as I may have said, the burden is on you to prove that there is a problem. The seller can ... | |
| Real Estate Disclosure | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I live in Minnesota and recently purchased a house that was marketed as a complete remodel by a ... A: My experience is that there are a number of "conventions" that tend to become operable in the ... | |
| Real Estate Disclosure | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I live in Minnesota and recently purchased a house that was marketed as a complete remodel by a ... A: As I always mention to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never ... | |
| Termination without Notice or Cause/Severance Pay | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I was laid off on 1/13/09 after 4 years of employment. I was given no notice or severance pay. I ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Attorney Fee Dispute | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: I had an attorney who worked on a EEO case for me that utimately settled for $19,000 cash and a ... A: As I always mention to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never ... | |
| student loan | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: My wife over 15 years ago, acquired a student loan in which was neglected on our part due to ... A: As I always mention, Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in ... | |
| Taken Advantage of by Chase | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I recently received credit for a dental implant from Chase. I was drugged at the time so the details ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| partnership dispute/follow up | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I am 1 of 3 equal partners in a corporation that has 2 LLCs. One of our partners has decided he no ... A: As I see it the term "separation" is a generic term to describe one party separating from another ... | |
| partnership dispute | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: I am 1 of 3 equal partners in a corporation that has 2 LLCs. One of our partners has decided he no ... A: As I always advise questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Autonomy in law profession | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I'm writing to find out how much independent freedom there is when working as an arbitrator or just ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ... | |
| Charity question | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: I came across an interesting news item about the very rich Barclays twins. It seems that they ... A: As I always note to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Loaned money to a friend... | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can help me! In May of 2008 I loaned just over $11,000 to my boyfriend at the time to ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| International Business Arbitration? | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: What are the advantages to using arbitration in international business disputes over litigation? A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Can a party harm its own case curing arbitration proceeding? | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: Can a party harm its own case during arbitration proceeding? A: As I always mention to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never ... | |
| business reports and updates | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 26% ownership in a small corporation and don't have that much knowledge about my rights, ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Career info | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I am currently about to attend college for mediation, as a unexperienced newby in the field i would ... A: Kudos to you for choosing to work in ADR. I can tell you that mediation work can be very rewarding ... | |
| travel Insurance - claim rejected | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: My mother purchased travel insurance with a package plan cruise to alaska through Legendary Travel ... A: OK. You should primarily work through the State where the financial transaction happened -- ... | |
| travel Insurance - claim rejected | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: My mother purchased travel insurance with a package plan cruise to alaska through Legendary Travel ... A: As I always mention, Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in ... | |
| arbitration award | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: I built a new home 10/2003. I signed an arbitration agreement with my contractor. They ... A: As I always mention, Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in ... | |
| Wrongful termination | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: In an arbitration how much weight does an arbitrator put on length of seniority? Say I have only ... A: As I always mention to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never ... | |
| T-Mobile Early Termination Fee | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: Chou, I am disputing early termination fees from T-Mobile. I originally had one line with T-Mobile ... A: As I always mention, Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in ... | |
| suspended | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I was suspended on the 20th of September because me and my district manager was in a heated argument ... A: As I always mention to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never ... | |
| Overnight shift differential Pay question | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: My name is Eleanora Marcotte. I would like to know if I have a case against Wal-Mart. I work ... A: As I always mention to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never ... | |
| Arbitration hearing for wrongful termination | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: I have an arbitration hearing for wrongful termination and need to know my options. It is set for ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding as I have not had access to the web since last weekend. As I ... | |
| Arbitration | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: Chou, I understand that arbitrators often work part time as arbitrators and part time in ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ... | |
| arbitration award against me | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I just received a letter (summoned) from a debt collector about arbitration award against me in the ... A: You will have to try to contact the court where the judgment was entered and figure out the options ... | |
| Housing Mediation | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: Currently, I am in mediation regarding a housing dispute. Approximately, 8 years ago I bought a ... A: You're welcome. I think you have the list down. The only other consideration has to do with ... | |
| Housing Mediation | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: Currently, I am in mediation regarding a housing dispute. Approximately, 8 years ago I bought a ... A: As I always mention to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never ... | |
| Real Estate Disclosure Arbitration | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I have been sent an arbitration request from the couple that bought our home two years ... A: As I always mention to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never ... | |
| How do I collect an Arbitration Award? | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I recently prevailed in an Arbitration hearing in Superior Court of AZ (Maricopa County) and was ... A: OK thanks, this helps some. If there is a period of time to appeal the case, you can likely do ... | |
| Arbitration claim | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: My wife has been notified that NCO Financial has filed for arbitration for a credit card debt in the ... A: I am not a lawyer and cannot give you legal advice. You may wish to consult an attorney however to ... | |
| Contract and service delivery issue | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: First, thank you for sharing your knowledge here. Back in February my company signed up for service ... A: As I tell all my questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| Daughter enraged over our will...please help | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: Chou, I have been married to my 2nd husband for 15 years. During that time, our house gained much ... A: As I always mention to questioners, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never ... | |
| Labor/Management issue | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: Mr Chou, I work as a maintenance mechanic in a union hospital and have been an employee for 28 ... A: Gary, Sorry, in California last couple of days. I get your position. Your best bet is to just be ... | |
| Labor/Management issue | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: Mr Chou, I work as a maintenance mechanic in a union hospital and have been an employee for 28 ... A: As I have pointed out to others, it may be useful for you to consider that right and wrong are not ... | |
| Labor/Management issue | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: Mr Chou, I work as a maintenance mechanic in a union hospital and have been an employee for 28 ... A: In my answers I always note that mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| wage deduction from hours already earned | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I work for a call center called Opinion Resources in Cedar City, Utah. I found out on Wednesday, ... A: I am not an attorney and cannot give you legal advice. Though this is not a question about ... | |
| Insurance Payment | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: Dental Insurance provided by employee changes Dental insurance A coverage stopped 2008 Dental ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Binding Arbitration | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: My wife was a contractor providing landscape designs for a small (single person) landscape ... A: You are right. She is unilaterally "deciding" to backcharge you. If you go to small claims you ... | |
| Nepotism | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: I searched for nepotism in hiring practices and a link came to a response you had offered once. I'm ... A: You will have to make a decision if you are going to mess with them for your own benefit or not. In ... | |
| Nepotism | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I searched for nepotism in hiring practices and a link came to a response you had offered once. I'm ... A: You are right that the specific lack of policy regarding nepotism or favoritism does not excuse an ... | |
| Nepotism | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I searched for nepotism in hiring practices and a link came to a response you had offered once. I'm ... A: The answer to your question is probably BOTH. I would have advised this hiring committee that if ... | |
| Wrongful Dismissal - Canada | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: Chou: I would like to know if you are able to advise me although I live in Canada (Toronto). I ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Exploring a career change | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I have been reviewing arbitration/mediation as a possible career change. I am in Texas no legal back ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ... | |
| NEED HELP | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: My now girlfriend live in Maine and she has a problem and I am wondering if you could help us. She ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Changing Arbitration into Judgment | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: In the State of California how would one change an Arbitration award into a Judgment? Do you just ... A: Greetings and thank you for your question. Typically arbitration is not submitted to a court unless ... | |
| Arbitration award coverted | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: How do I convert an arbitration award for a dissolutin of marraige into a judgment? I'm located in ... A: Greetings and thank you for your question. Typically arbitration is not submitted to a court unless ... | |
| CRIMINAL CONTEMP- 2ND A Misdemeanor | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: What is a CRIMINAL CONTEMP- 2ND A Misdemeanor? And what sort of time do you receive (New York, NY)? A: Sorry, I am not an attorney and I don't have a clue. Mediators act as third party neutrals to help ... | |
| student loans | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: I didnt have a high school diploma when i got the loan. do I still have to pay the student loan A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Earnings owed and reimbursement | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: I accepted a job out of town and in the offer letter they agreed to pay $2000 to reimburse me for ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Partnership Dispute | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: We had a import business for 3 years with a silent partner. In the last two years of operation ... A: In my answers I always note that mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| procedural steps/ whats next | 12/9/2007 |
| Q: I sent a letter to my cell phone company disputing the validity of my bill and requesting that the ... A: It is likely that there is no requirement that they submit to arbitration. The company is going to ... | |
| family business | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: I have worked for my father's business for the past 15 years. He just passed away suddenly. I ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Cash Call and Abritration | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I took out a loan with a high interest rate and i got behind on my loan and now I ma being threathen ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| hi | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: is it possible to put your name on a legal document and mispell it and it still will ahve lgeal ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| personnel files | 10/19/2007 |
| Q: All of a sudden with negotiations going on, the local school board finds out it can look at the ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding -- I was just notified this morning by the question system. ... | |
| hi | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: i went to a university and was a good student the top level administrators and dean were a friend ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Liability issue | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: First, I live in the state of Connecticut in the United States. General question on liability. I ... A: I just received notice this morning from ALLexperts of your question -- sorry if there has been a ... | |
| Trade Act Benefits | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: I am a former Sony Electronics employee. I made tv sets. I lost my job when manufacturing of them ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| hi | 7/21/2007 |
| Q: main questoin is how to preserve my federally funded portable apt voucher : what r the legal ... A: As I explained in a prior answer, Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get ... | |
| hi | 7/19/2007 |
| Q: a college i went to was exposed in the press for selling degrees to non students this damaged my ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| hi | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: i gave $9,0000 to someone wo i thought was my fiance to pay for a wedding she took the cash as part ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| child custody mediation | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: i currently have mediation arrangments with my daughters father. We have in the paperwork that he ... A: I was notified today about your question - but never received any prior notification so sorry about ... | |
| CC&R's | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: I live in a gated community with CC&R's that say the ONLY ESTATE home owners can not put their trash ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Check Cashing want to collect money from me | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: I gave a check to a contractor, I overpaid him, I called bank to block the check, I called him to ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| dissolving partnership | 3/20/2007 |
| Q: Approx two years ago I started a business with my best friend, of course with all the caveats about ... A: As a guarantor on the debt you are responsible for the full amount. Banks or credit card companies ... | |
| dissolving partnership | 3/19/2007 |
| Q: Approx two years ago I started a business with my best friend, of course with all the caveats about ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Declining Stand-by pay | 3/5/2007 |
| Q: Sir. I am a supervisor in a controlled environment that uses a rotation of employees, on a "As ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Nonpayment from former employer | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: I recently resigned from a company and gave written two week notice. The reason for my resignation ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| I would like to be a mediator | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: I would likek to be a mediator, and I am currently an undergraduate. What courses/discipline do you ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ... | |
| Nepotism? | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: I'm not sure if this fits into this category or not, but I'll give it a shot. I was having a ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| arbitration | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: I am a Respiratory Therapist with 16 years of employment in the same hospital. Of those 16 years I ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Rights after termination. | 12/8/2006 |
| Q: I was recently terminated from my job of 8 years as a mechanic/salesman for a used car dealership in ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding. I was not notified by the system of your question and only ... | |
| Wrongful Termination | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: I feel as though i was wrongfully terminated from my job. Let me state my case. My shift goes from ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Business ownship percentage | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: My question is almost identical to Skip's question posted before. With changes, here is my question. ... A: JC, My apologies to you. The Allexperts site has changed its format and your question did not show ... | |
| mediations | 9/15/2006 |
| Q: If you attend a mediation and the mediator, down right lies, and is difinatly not neutal to both ... A: Typically any mediated settlement is voluntary, unless the parties consent to have the agreement ... | |
| buisness mediation | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: i am involved with a partner with an llc we went to a attonery and had an operating aggrement drawn ... A: As you may know, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in ... | |
| hi | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: please answer what u can thanks the main quesiton is about a means tested federal rental subsidy ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| CC&R's | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: I live in Tract 9300 in Pacific Palisades, California. We have CC&R's dating from 1925 that ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| hi | 8/26/2006 |
| Q: i work in adult day care facility which is under omh office of mental health but is a private ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| evaluations | 8/17/2006 |
| Q: I was hoping for a little advice.... I have been at my present job and have received "exceed ... A: The Allexperts site was not responding earlier so I apologise for the delay in responding. ... | |
| arbitration loser | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: The inspector actually said that the buyer should get a professional opinion about the windows. The ... A: I thought I replied to this follow-up but here it is again . . . . I wasn't clear before that you ... | |
| arbitration loser | 8/11/2006 |
| Q: What happens if the loser in an arbitration battle doesn't pay the award to the winner? What if the ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| company dosnt want me back... deal before arbitration | 7/8/2006 |
| Q: I had a union job the contract states that an employee may be on a personal medical leave up to 1 ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Pennsylvania lawsuit | 6/23/2006 |
| Q: I have a harassment suit (co-worker bullying). My lawyer keeps trying to bilk me out of money, ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| delay in COE due to dispute the sellers. | 6/19/2006 |
| Q: We are ready to sign the escrow documents this week on a condo purchase in a new development and we ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| T-Mobile Contract | 6/10/2006 |
| Q: I recently changed cell phone service over from t-mobile to cingular because I was having many ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Realty contract termination/arbitration | 5/22/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I recently put a contract on a home. Following our inspection that pointed out such ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| labor laws | 5/21/2006 |
| Q: what is the law that protects an individual if they hear days before from all their other employees ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| co-ownership in fitness center | 5/14/2006 |
| Q: My wife and I are in a co-ownership LLC with her sister and brother in-law. Co-owners of an ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| expunge? | 4/25/2006 |
| Q: i am going to be 21 in june and have been arrested once in my life. i was convicted of a c-felony ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| College major for someone interested in this field | 4/25/2006 |
| Q: I am looking for a place to research what are the attributes of successful mediators/ arbitrators ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ... | |
| Real Estate Dispute | 4/12/2006 |
| Q: .. THANK YOU! In July 2004, my wife and her brother's wife both qualified to purchase a duplex in ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| deposit | 3/25/2006 |
| Q: My wife and i wanted to buy a home in apple valley, ca . Agent is a dual agent and i paid $3000 ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Law | 3/9/2006 |
| Q: What would you think are advantages and disadvantages in this career? Thankyou! A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ... | |
| Wrongful termination?? | 3/8/2006 |
| Q: Hotel employee.. Recently our supervisor wrote a memo stating to all employees that they MUST report ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| NASD arnbitration | 3/3/2006 |
| Q: Do you do arbitratiions for the NASD? What is your opinion of this system where the National ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| CC&R | 2/18/2006 |
| Q: I bought a home last year, it holds CC&Rs on the track, it regulates that lot 7,8,9,10 are to be one ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| wrongful termination | 2/7/2006 |
| Q: I was a manager at Family Dollar. I was terminated for willful misconduct on January 6th of this ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Monday...Update please e-mail back.... | 1/30/2006 |
| Q: I wanted to give you an update. Well - I found out that he was at that specific detox center -- I ... A: The only thing to do here is just listen. Let him tell his story. Until you get more information ... | |
| Favor | 1/30/2006 |
| Q: Would you mind if we emailed direct to save time? Let me know. Again, I do appreciate your ... A: Trish, I have to admit that I am out of my comfort zone here. I am a mediation expert, but not a ... | |
| Need some guidance | 1/26/2006 |
| Q: Sorry - an adder: 1) Am I wrong to make a decision to leave based on another man - as he says? He ... A: Trish, 1. There are no right or wrong questions here, only choices that have consequences for ... | |
| Need some guidance | 1/25/2006 |
| Q: I am in tears as I write. I guess atthis time - I need som edircetion to these: 1) When I do see ... A: Trish, I'm sorry if I am causing you additional heartache -- which you no doubt don't deserve. ... | |
| Need some guidance | 1/24/2006 |
| Q: This other man is now on a 5-day detoxification program before he sees me on Saturday in order to be ... A: Trish, Well I'm not a therapist or anything but here's my 2 cents: It appears that you are in a ... | |
| Need some guidance | 1/24/2006 |
| Q: I live in Pennsylvania and have been married with two kids (12/8) since 1985. I am in love with ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Arbitration Expiration | 1/13/2006 |
| Q: I have a question concerning arbitration expiration dates. A colleage of mine claims that ... A: Sorry for the delay in responding as I was traveling over the weekend. I'm sorry I can't answer ... | |
| i was terminate dform my employ... | 1/11/2006 |
| Q: i was terminate dform my employ as a driver of disabled adults due to appearing droopy eyed or as ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Hope you can help me | 1/10/2006 |
| Q: I live in Pennsylvania. Is any kind of 'separation' legalized in PA? In other words, how is one ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| "Arbitration" | 12/30/2005 |
| Q: My company is a party in a "Plycif contract" we have made a claim for "Non Performance",we have ... A: As you may know, mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in ... | |
| arbitration | 12/23/2005 |
| Q: I received an arbitration claim for a debt that i owe (that my brother owes me, but he did not sign ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Advice in a dispute | 10/5/2005 |
| Q: Helo Timmy,i work in the construction business in Mexico City since 2 years ago, my job is to get ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| hi, recently a friend of mine... | 9/29/2005 |
| Q: recently a friend of mine who has worked for a large organisation for the last 10 years has been ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Severance Pay. | 8/13/2005 |
| Q: Greetings. I have a follow up question regarding the settlement amount in my case. Specifically, ... A: I am not acquainted with usual and customary practices in Canada, however arbitors' fees in the US ... | |
| problem with merchant | 7/30/2005 |
| Q: I am a pastor. My church bought an organ about 6 months ago from an Allen dealer for $14,000 used. ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Real Estate contract | 7/30/2005 |
| Q: I am a realtor in PA, just licensed in March 2005. Recently, a friend of a friend said that she ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Severance Pay. | 7/2/2005 |
| Q: Greetings. I was fired on May 17th of this year for "violating the dress code" at my place of ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| mediation | 7/2/2005 |
| Q: How can I find out if this is a real opportunity for me? I am considering taking a class to become ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ... | |
| Need advice | 7/2/2005 |
| Q: I own a small packing and shipping business in Ohio. We recently packed and shipped a projection ... A: Mediators do not get involved in "resolving" disputes but use special techniques to assist disputing ... | |
| if I have a case and if so how to find an attorney to represent | 3/16/2005 |
| Q: I have been with my firm for 17 years. During this time I was promoted to VP of sales. The country ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| will | 3/8/2005 |
| Q: How do i find out if my late aunt left me anything after her death. I was teh only relative here in ... A: Sorry for the dealy in responding -- I am traveling on business in central Asia. Mediators use ... | |
| Power of Attorney | 3/6/2005 |
| Q: If I have a power of attorney for my mother, can I show a copy of it or do I need an original in ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| mediation | 2/23/2005 |
| Q: I am interested in environmental mediation firms in Austin, Texas.Do you know of any mediation or ... A: I am not acquainted with the Texas area. However, here are a couple of ideas. I am familier with ... | |
| mediation | 2/22/2005 |
| Q: Do you know of any mediation or consulting firms that deal with land use, water law, or general ... A: There are numerous mediators that specialize in these areas. I would have to know your geographic ... | |
| Marriage | 2/11/2005 |
| Q: my husband and I have been married for four years and we are considering purchasing a house ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| neighbor's construction | 2/4/2005 |
| Q: I live in the state of Ohio. Until this year, the area I live was all farm land. I own 3 lots, ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| State and public aid lawsuit against them? | 2/2/2005 |
| Q: Hmmm not sure who to ask or how to ask it. I have been fighting to get my money back from Ill Child ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Courtroom Question | 1/29/2005 |
| Q: I am not sure if you can help me, but I could not find another subject that even came close to ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Background Check | 1/10/2005 |
| Q: Chou, I will be be starting an acupuncture practice sometime this Summer. Is there an economical ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Harrassment | 12/6/2004 |
| Q: I work in a retail store as an associate. I'm currently working with a female associate (who we'll ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| T-Mobile Early Termination Contract | 11/18/2004 |
| Q: Last week in an email you advised me to send a registered letter to the collection agency asking for ... A: You should send your registered letter to the collection agency. Usually collection agencies have ... | |
| T-Mobile Early Termination Contract | 11/11/2004 |
| Q: Kahn, I purchased a T-Mobile cell phone around 06/04. and cancelled service a couple of months ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| the law? | 11/1/2004 |
| Q: Im not sure if this question should be directed to you but,im trying to get some information on the ... A: Typically any gaming activity, because it has such potential for abuse, will require very strict ... | |
| the law? | 10/27/2004 |
| Q: Im not sure if this question should be directed to you but,im trying to get some information on the ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| WTO | 10/5/2004 |
| Q: I have question wanna ask about World Trade ogranization (WTO) handling dispute or How does WTO ... A: Sorry, I haven't the first clue about WTO dispute resolution policies or practices. I am trained in ... | |
| Breach of contract ? | 10/4/2004 |
| Q: Mr. Chou, The contract is written, and was initiated by her. Unfortunately, the terms are rather ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Paycheck discrepancy | 9/24/2004 |
| Q: Good afternoon! Situation: I am a travel nurse that works for Access Nurses. Access has a ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Diplomatically Dispute Settlement | 9/13/2004 |
| Q: I wanna as you whether Mediation is the most effective way to solve dispute diplomatically. or do ... A: Mediation is, by definition, the use of special techniques and processes to assist the disputing ... | |
| Diplomatically Dispute Settlement | 9/13/2004 |
| Q: I have some question wanna ask u regarding the mediation. Any successfully cases handled by ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ... | |
| I need help | 8/11/2004 |
| Q: On September 1st, 2002 my father passed away leaving behind 2 properties that he had full ownership ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Diplomatically Dispute Settlement | 8/9/2004 |
| Q: Scott Moffett, Nice to meet you, I am john here wanna ask u some thing about Diplomatically Dispute ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ... | |
| Loan Payments | 7/11/2004 |
| Q: We have a 2002 SUV in excellent condition. About a year ago, our family's economic situation began ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Arbitration/Mediation | 5/17/2004 |
| Q: I am currently completing my Masters Degree in Negotaition and Conflict Management at Cal State Univ ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ... | |
| Mediation/Arbitration Career Question | 5/3/2004 |
| Q: Chou, Thank you for being available to answer questions. My question pertains to the careers of ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ... | |
| Hi, I'm a high school student... | 4/17/2004 |
| Q: I'm a high school student and I will be attending college next year. I was plannig on becoming a ... A: Mediators are trained in specialized facilitation skills and work to bring disputing parties ... | |
| Opportunity? | 4/5/2004 |
| Q: Chou, The quote about conflict-opportunity is clever and you may find it true in 99% of the cases ... A: As you know, Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging ... | |
| I am in the middle (or I should... | 3/9/2004 |
| Q: I am in the middle (or I should say, towards the end of) counseling with my husband of 20 years. He ... A: I have responded to several questions in recent weeks with a similar presentation and can only ... | |
| Question | 3/2/2004 |
| Q: This I do know. Also -- we are going through counseling now. How do you actually get a divorce? ... A: Sorry for the delayed response as I have been out of town. If your husband is merely an employee ... | |
| Question | 3/2/2004 |
| Q: I started my own business in 1990. My husband joined in 1997 full time. He must now look for work ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| buyer seller | 2/16/2004 |
| Q: Sold a watch for $ 7,500 over the internet... check cleared, watch was mailed to portugal...and ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| employment issue | 12/17/2003 |
| Q: I received a no interest, no pay on demand loan thru my employer 6 yrs ago for the purchase of my ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| will dispute | 12/14/2003 |
| Q: I am one of five people listed on my deceased brother's will; the other three are siblings, and one ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Petition | 10/20/2003 |
| Q: I know this question may not be in your profile but I cant find one that really pertains to my ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| CC&R Rules and enforcement | 7/30/2003 |
| Q: I live in a Deed Restricted community, I own a 4 bdr/3 ba home on a peice of property approx 1/3 ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Antique bought but found to be a copy | 6/29/2003 |
| Q: I recently purchased about a week ago a JAPANESE antique which i later found (via e-mail) that it ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| bad debt | 6/17/2003 |
| Q: My wife received a letter informing of impending legal proceedings for a $1400 debt owed to her ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| arbitration hearings | 5/21/2003 |
| Q: My termination was upheald in a Arbitration Hearing. I have never been given a formal letter about ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Small Claim | 12/17/2002 |
| Q: I have filed and won a small claim against a Limited Liability Company in Massachusetts. The owner ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| damages | 9/22/2002 |
| Q: We moved in May and the movers damaged walls and furniture. I have been calling about once every two ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Arbitration Reports? | 9/17/2002 |
| Q: What type of records or databases exist that would show past or pending arbitration cases? In ... A: One of the advantages of arbitration for most clients is that the proceedings are confidential and ... | |
| Legal | 5/27/2002 |
| Q: I have a question to ask regarding consumer rights. I'm bought 3 Internet Kiosks as an investment. ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Security deposit | 5/5/2002 |
| Q: What should I do? 1.) The hot water faucet on in the bathtub upstairs was leaking, creating a flood ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Hourly pay rate take away! | 3/2/2002 |
| Q: I work at a auto recycling yard, or junk yard as most people call them, and have been there for over ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Civil | 2/15/2002 |
| Q: I am going through a difficult situation with an ex girlfriend. She is determined to ruin my life. ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Job | 2/13/2002 |
| Q: I apply on the phone at the wells fargo jobline, after a couple of days I was called for a personal ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Situation at work | 2/2/2002 |
| Q: (original question went to Sal) This is long and probably will make you wonder why you allow time in ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
| Co-owner Rights | 1/28/2002 |
| Q: My father and I jointly own a car titled in Texas. He lives in Florida and the title has my Texas ... A: Mediators act as neutral third parties to disputes and never "get involved" in judging the merits of ... | |
Arbitration/Mediation
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Timmy Chou
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I am a experienced Mediator and a partner in a management consulting firm. As a mediator I work as a third-party neutral and specialize in partnership/shareholder disputes, management/labor issues, company culture difficulties, and family-owned business problems. I can help describe why alternative dispute resolution may be a good choice for you. As an experienced management consultant I may be able to offer creative ideas to help resolve your organizational and business problems and disputes. "If you say conflict, I say opportunity".
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