Mandatory mediation in several Ontario jurisdictions has helped give rise to a fantastic group of roster-rate mediators and a process designed with cost-effectiveness, efficiency and, most importantly, resolution in mind. The key is to make the most of the opportunity. Here are five tips for getting the...
Mediation is shaped by myths and assumptions about what settlement can accomplish, how quickly people can change their positions, what certain negotiating positions mean, and how parties should begin the bargaining process. Many of these beliefs contain an element of truth. But when they are treated...
Successful negotiation isn’t just about the numbers; it’s about what the numbers communicate. Here are three points I encourage my clients to consider in mediation: 1. How The Offer Is Presented By breaking an offer down into each head of damages, plus costs and disbursements, you help the...
Cooper Mediation is pleased to announce that Vance Cooper and Logan Cooper will be taking part in the International Academy of Mediators (IAM) 2026 Spring Conference held from May 28-May 30 in Boston, Massachusetts. This year’s conference theme, Expanding Your Perspective, explores how mediation engages people,...
In roster mediations, time is limited and the degree of preparation determines productivity. A strong mediation brief does more than summarize the file. It can help focus the negotiation on the issues that matter most. Here are 5 tips for writing strong and effective mediation briefs for...
Ontario’s auto insurance regime is undergoing a significant structural shift. Effective July 1, 2026, the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) moves from a largely standardized system to an “optional benefits” model. At its core, medical, rehabilitation, and attendant care benefits remain mandatory, but all other accident benefits...
You’re invited to Logan Cooper and Barry B. Fisher’s FREE interactive webinar, “Get The Most Out Of Your Employment Mediation.” This session qualifies for one hour of substantive CPD and features a 60-minute presentation followed by a live Q&A session. Designed for employment lawyers and paralegals,...
Cooper Mediation is pleased once again to sponsor the Hillcrest Village Community Players – a volunteer-based organization putting on exceptional community theatre in the heart of Toronto. This is our fifth consecutive year sponsoring this event. Volunteers will be putting on eight performances of Seussical -...
As pressure to resolve cases earlier and more efficiently, both in dollars and time, continue to mount, the value of considering design, process, and budgets when planning to mediate a dispute has only increased. Mediation has never been one-size-fits-all — and in today’s environment, that...
As we close out 2025, one theme stands out across Ontario’s legal landscape: adaptation. Over the past year, lawyers, insurers, and mediators have all navigated shifting case law, evolving procedures, and new pressures on claims handling. Looking ahead to 2026, the question is not whether...
