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Technology has been defined as the application of scientific knowledge to the practical aims of human life. More often than not we think of this as the application of knowledge from sciences such as…

The EU Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platform, once seen a future cornerstone of cross-border consumer protection in the European Union, has officially been discontinued. The platform will be…

A recent study from Cornell University reignites the debate on how language impacts our interactions with AI—and each other. On April 18, 2025, an article published in O Globo – a major Brazilian…

In a world where business disputes can drag on for years and generate exorbitant costs, mediation stands out as an efficient path to resolving conflicts more quickly and economically. However, when…

I.     Background That India is a litigious country and that the courts have a backlog of a huge number of cases is a well-worn cliché. Against such a backdrop, the stage has been set for a mediation…

With the arrival of betting platforms and apps in Brazil, discussions about their impacts are on the rise. These games, which promise quick fun, and easy rewards, often trap players in a dangerous…

My attention was drawn recently to a chart illustrating an article in the Financial Times, which showed higher levels of zero sum thinking among those whose early adult years corresponded to a slow…

In September 2024, the National Council of Justice (CNJ) in Brazil approved Resolution No. 586, marking a significant step forward in labor conflict resolution. This development builds on the country…

Making the ‘right’ decision can be one of the hardest parts of the mediation process. Once understanding of has been enhanced and options thoroughly explored – how best to choose a way forward? One…