As the year winds down, many people hope disputes will pause along with business activity. In reality, unresolved issues often become louder during periods of downtime. The lead-in to a new year is when disagreements surface — in sport,
Read moreIn the world of sport, tensions between coaches and athletes (or within team structures) are rarely published in the newspapers — but they are real, impactful and need expert handling. At DC Mediation, I’ve witnessed how such disputes, when
Read moreIn September 2012 the NHL and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) entered a labour dispute at the expiry of their collective bargaining agreement. The lockout threatened the entire season and carried enormous financial and reputational risk for clubs,
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