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Unstable Ground: Reaction to Hauzinger v. Hauzinger
Emily Menn, Esq. NYSDRA  -  4/17/2008

Though rare, earthquakes have occasionally surprised New Yorkers: shaking us awake to confront an unexpected crisis.
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“Effective Conflict Management”
Tonya Cannon, Accent Dispute Resolution Services  -  4/17/2008

As an HR professional with over 14 years of experience, when asked what I do for a living, I often have to resist the urge to say that my occupation is running an adult day care center. Everyone encounters conflict on a daily basis but the trick is learn
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Mediation Matters Facilitates Public Participation Process
Peter Glassman, Mediation Matters  -  4/17/2008

Mediation Matters, a Community Dispute Resolution Center (CDRC) based in Albany, recently partnered with the Greene County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) to design and facilitate a public participation process on the topic of proposed development
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