THE STORMWATER PROBLEM As demonstrated by the severe flooding in the Northeast U.S. this past month, the problems associated with increased storm intensity, undersized systems, and deteriorating infrastructure are rapidly intersecting in a perfect storm. I was stunned to see [...]
In order to begin in earnest, the much needed renewal of America’s water, transportation and energy infrastructure, the Federal Government needs to double down further on its efforts to streamline its Environmental Permitting Process. Title 41 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act [...]
Mediation ranks high among the alternative dispute resolution mechanisms used for conflicts on infrastructure mega-projects. I wrote earlier about the important activities during pre-mediation phase: Lessons Learned in Mediation – Preparation in the Age of Zoom. Developing and implementing best [...]
In one way or another, nearly everyone in our country has been hurt at least financially and emotionally, if not physically, by the impacts of COVID 19. CCCs have resulted from: Landlords have not been paid lease payments; tenants [...]
Preparation is the key to success in any mediation, as it is in most of life endeavors. In this time of virtual mediation and "zooming" to settle disputes, the preparation phase is even more critical than normal times. The first [...]
