Aug 15, 2025
Neutral Venues & High-Stakes One-on-One Talks Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin met today—August 15, 2025—at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson near Anchorage, Alaska, in a one-on-one summit described as “game‑of‑chess” style diplomacy . Alaska was likely chosen...
Aug 11, 2025
From Brentford County Court to a Saxon Synod: Lessons in Mediation This morning I found myself at Brentford County Court,...
Aug 10, 2025
Finding the Way Out: What the London Underground Can Teach Us About Litigation Once again, I’ve been inspired to write an article from a random sign I spotted on my travels. This time, it’s the humble “Way Out” sign on the London Underground. A simple, bright yellow...
Aug 7, 2025
Today I happened to visit the grave of Richard Turpin, or was it? 🕵️♂️ Was Dick Turpin Innocent? A Case of Mistaken Identity and Legal Convenience Dick Turpin is the ultimate poster boy for 18th-century villainy — a highwayman galloping through the night,...
Aug 5, 2025
.Sit and Listen” – The Forgotten Skill That Unlocks Resolution in Mediation We’re often told: “It’s good to talk.” But in mediation, the real magic begins when we listen. This simple truth is captured beautifully by a message painted on a stone: “Sit and listen.” It’s...
