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In an ODR world, is the time right to switch to multiple shorter, staggered mediation sessions?

from Mediate.com

In an ODR world, is the time right to switch to multiple shorter, staggered mediation sessions? Mediate.com Most civil and commercial private mediators and ADR providers offer their clients a binary choice between a half day mediation and a full day mediation as a standard offering, often on a flat rate with one or two hours of prep time, a preliminary call with counsel and open ended follow up as part of the flat fee. Most such mediations are convened and organized to have all the parties and counsel arrive at the same time. Since the onset of the pandemic and the various shut down orders, the use of online dispute resolution has increased exponentially, usually conducted through videoconferencing using Zoom and similar platforms. READ MORE

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