I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Tony Guise on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid/Podcast Show. In different capacities, Tony Guise has been at the heart of every major #civil #justice #reform of the past Thirty (30) years.

Notable successes include the formation of the Civil Justice Council (CJC) in 1997, the campaign for new court accommodation in 2007 that became the Rolls Building, and, in 2013, #costs budgeting. Tony ceased to practice as a commercial litigation solicitor in 2016. He now works full-time as the Director of DisputesEfiling.com Limited, an online dispute management platform, and campaigns for civil justice reform. He writes about his work for Solicitors Journal, Mediate.com, and the AOI Journal, among other publications.

Tony is a Visiting #Lecturer at the University of Middlesex, #Dubai. His lectures concern civil justice reform and the intersection of ADR with Legal #technology. He wears many hats, so I have left the link to his profile:   / tonyguise  .

In this series, we examined Jeremy Bentham’s background and contributions to legal philosophy. Our analysis focused on Bentham’s influential work, ‘An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation,’ examining the ‘hedonistic calculus’, which Bentham introduced as a method for evaluating the ‘moral rightness of actions based on their consequences for happiness.’

Chinwe suggested that Bentham’s advocacy for a swift justice system was a call for Appropriate /Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Despite not explicitly mentioning ADR, his ideas resonate with the principles of efficiency and accessibility in resolving disputes. Tony examined Bentham’s critiques of the legal system of his time and compared those insights to the current state of the legal system, revealing that his ideas remain relevant today. We also incorporated insights from his mentees, particularly the contributions of John Stuart Mills, amongst others.

On the one hand, Chinwe likened Bentham to Nostradamus, who foresaw future events. This comparison positions Bentham as a visionary whose ideas or thoughts on justice now align with contemporary methods of conflict resolution, such as ADR. To reiterate, Bentham’s utilitarian principles emphasise ‘the greatest good for the greatest number.’

However, Tony explained why Bentham’s utilitarian principle of utilitarianism can be perceived or seen as an immoral theory. We concluded that Jeremy Bentham’s utilitarianism can enhance the effectiveness of ADR as a viable stand-alone option. You can order my book ‘Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Comparative Perspectives Nigeria, the UK, and the US’ via #springer: https://link.springer.com/book/10.100…. Podcast link: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/….

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“I’m happy and proud to have published with the American Bar on my HousingShield program, in wonderful collaboration with my sharp and dedicated colleague Dr Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu, AFHEA!

In a time when real estate is being gobbled up in Texas and beyond by corporate giants, many from other states, some even from outside the U.S., the time for addressing eviction with early collaborative process is now.

If it weren’t enough that there’s tremendous value to be saved by finding hidden win-win opportunities, I consider it a protection for Americans (landlords, tenant, roommates and neighbors) for city and state officials to require these kinds of programs be put in place — especially when the owners are foreign entities who will not feel (much less see) the consequences of mass evictions and houselessness, and who may easily see this as a mere “business as usual” strategy.

It’s really very simple:

Early alerts to risks.
Early access to neutral, collaborative assistance.
Early resolution and issue prevention / mitigation.
Maximized shared interests that justify and reinforce these efforts.” – Alec Chapa

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Hi everyone,

Check out the article titled ‘Advancing Eviction Mediation: HousingShield and Full-Spectrum EDR’ by our very own Chair -the Ombuds Committee, ABA Dispute Resolution, Alec Chapa, and myself, Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu, published by the Early Dispute Committee (EDR) American Bar Association Dispute Resolution at https://www.americanbar.org/groups/di….

Sending love, light, faith, hope and peace,

C

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‘WORKPLACES AROUND THE WORLD ARE SET UP TO LEGALLY ENSHRINED AUTOCRACIES WHICH IS BASED ON THE MASTER-AND-SERVANT RELATIONSHIPS OF THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD, THAT BESTOW SIGNIFICANT POWER UPON EMPLOYERS WHILE REQUIRING OBEDIENCE FROM EMPLOYEES. RECOGNISING THIS DYNAMIC HAS PROMPTED VARIOUS COUNTRIES TO EXPLORE WAYS TO REGULATE THIS FORM OF AUTOCRACY IN THE WORKPLACE’.

‘ALL CONFLICTS BEGIN WITH A PERCEIVED INJURIOUS EVENT. BUT HOW DOES AN EVENT COME TO BE PERCEIVED AS INJURIOUS? THIS IS WHERE THE CONCEPT OF FAIRNESS BECOMES RELEVANT’.

‘FAIRNESS REQUIRES THREE (3) KEY ELEMENTS FROM AN ORGANISATION: COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, AND PROACTIVE THINKING. FOR EXAMPLE, IF I FEEL DISRESPECTED BECAUSE SOMEONE ELSE FAILED TO DO THEIR JOB, THAT SITUATION REPRESENTS A POTENTIALLY PERCEIVED INJURIOUS EVENT.’

-BLAINE DONAIS, B.A., LL.B., LL.M. (ADR), RPDR, C.MED, WFA
ON THE EVA SHOW
SERIES 6: CREATING SAFE SPACES VIA ADR: HOW CAN EMPLOYEES IN CANADA REPORT DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT AND BULLYING WITHOUT FEAR OF LOSING THEIR JOBS WITH BLAINE DONAS, PT. 2.

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Blaine Donais, B.A., LL.B., LL.M. (ADR), RPDR, C.MED, WFA on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid/Podcast Show. He is the president and founder of the Workplace Fairness Institute and author of ‘Workplaces That Work and Engaging Unionised Employees’ (published by Canada Law Book), as well as the WFI WHITE PAPER on ‘Workplace Conflict Management in Canada.’ He has spent many years improving working relationships in public and private sectors.

He authored the ‘Donais Fairness Theory, that Fairness Excellence can be measured and achieved in any workplace.’ Blaine is an Adjunct Professor of ‘Workplace Dispute Resolution’ at Atkinson College, York University, Toronto.

He wears many hats, so I have left the links to his profile: https://blainedonais.ca/.

In this series, Blaine shared valuable insights on how organizations can create a culture of inclusion and diversity that empowers employees to report instances of bullying, discrimination, or harassment.

Drawing from his own experiences with these issues, he highlighted the cultural nuances that contribute to such problems. He emphasised how fostering fairness in the workplace can help prevent or mitigate these behaviours. Blaine explained that there is a direct connection between fairness and conflict. He pointed out that all conflicts begin with a perceived injurious event. But how does an event come to be perceived as injurious? This is where the concept of fairness becomes relevant.

Further, he explained that Fairness requires three (3) key elements from an organisation: communication, collaboration, and proactive thinking. For example, if I feel disrespected because someone else failed to do their job, that situation represents a potentially perceived injurious event. Chinwe highlighted that this is not the case in most organisations / Institutions; the leaders and HR are not usually fair.

In conclusion, Blaine acknowledged that workplaces globally often resemble the master-and-servant relationships of the medieval period, which bestow significant power upon employers while requiring obedience from employees. Recognising this dynamic has prompted various countries to explore ways to regulate this form of autocracy in the workplace.

****If you have experienced workplace bullying, discrimination and harassment, do not stay silent. Connect with me on #Linkedin and share your story via DM. Together, we can bring awareness to these issues and work towards creating a more equitable and respectful workplace for all via ADR. Your voice matters!—-Dr Chi Egbunike.

You can order my book ‘Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Comparative Perspectives Nigeria, the UK, and the US’ via #springer: https://link.springer.com/book/10.100….

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Podcast Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/series-6-creating-safe-spaces-via-adr-how-can-employees/id1538506713.

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Food for thought (see screenshot below)——Excerpts from ‘Ego is the Enemy’ by @RyanHoliday. Pg. 206-207.

It is imperative to state that the term ‘ego’ is often associated with discussions around #litigation. For a deeper understanding -check out my book ‘Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Comparative Perspectives: Nigeria, the UK, and the US. ’ Via #Springer: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-57476-4.

Merry Christmas with lots of love. Pax vobis in tempore et plus!

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