Skip the origins and read more about Vancestock X here. HOW IT ALL STARTED Think back to the mid-1980s – if you’re old enough to remember them. Michael Jackson moonwalked his way into superstardom, the Breakfast Club taught kids everywhere that serving detention could give you a...
Since January 2020, an increasing number of actions are being commenced under the amended simplified procedure pursuant to Rule 76 of the Rules of Civil Procedure. Rather than reviewing changes to the simplified procedure, this blog post focuses on how and why we believe a...
“Ahhhh, that’s a nice round number.” How often have you heard that phrase? People tend to like the simplicity of round numbers (ending in zero or five). It certainly makes mental math a lot easier. You might think this preference for round numbers would hold true for...
Vancestock X: A COVID-Friendly, Physically Distant Day of Music and Fundraising REGISTER TODAY! Cooper Mediation is excited that registration for this year's Vancestock is now open. Vancestock X, an annual fundraiser for Trails Youth Initiatives, takes place on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Doors open at 1 pm and the...
[ View PDF Version ] In mid-March, 2020, Canadian life as we knew it changed very dramatically. Mediation was able to continue by reason of the collective will of government, the judiciary and, most of all, lawyers and litigants. Initially, there was an optimistic view that mediations...
Be honest – you didn’t have “pandemic brings the world to a standstill” on your 2020 Bingo Card. Yet here we are a year later, uncomfortably but resiliently working in our new normal of physical distancing, periodic lockdowns, and carving out home office space wherever...
Logan Cooper is pleased to offer the following webinar or lunch and learn for your organization. Gather a group and book 1 hour of FREE substantive CPD from either the comfort of your home or office. MONEY: THE CLEAREST FORM OF COMMUNICATION AT MEDIATION Designed for lawyers,...
I would like to tell you that 100% of the matters which we mediate are resolved at mediation. This would be an overstatement to be sure. While a substantial majority of matters brought to mediation resolve on the day of the mediation, there is an...
“Well, it’s worth a try. What have I got to lose?” Unfortunately, when it comes to pre-mediation settlement discussions, the answer could be – a lot. Recently, I have heard several of my colleagues promote the potential benefits of pre-mediation settlement talks. These talks could occur...
We can't believe that we are now in month 11 since we’ve been in the company of our colleagues, clients, and friends. With this in mind, we wanted to take a moment to send you a video message from Vance Cooper, Jonathan Cooper, Logan Cooper...