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Elusive Peace: How Modern Diplomatic Strategies Could Better Resolve World Conflicts (Prometheus, 2011) is the 2011 winner of the International Peace and Justice Book Award. The International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution presents awards for outstanding books that advance understanding in the field of alternative dispute resolution. Through Elusive Peace, author Douglas Noll teaches how contemporary principles and mediation techniques will create successful peace...

CHICAGO, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) today announced that the United Master Executive Council (MEC) of the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) informed UAL that the MEC has approved a tentative agreement between AFA and UAL for a flight attendants' contract and is recommending the tentative agreement to United flight attendants for their consideration and ratification. The agreement is the result of an expedited mediation process...

When considering divorce, many couples hold off separating until January. Separating around the holidays can be financially debilitating but A Fair Way Mediation Center saves couples thousands of dollars and makes divorce less traumatic on both parties and children. San Diego,CA (PRWEB) January 02, 2012 A Fair Way Mediation Center of San Diego, providing mediation services for more than 15 years is expecting an influx of calls once January rolls around. According to principal mediator...

EXTON, Pa., Dec. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Kensey Nash Corporation (NASDAQ: KNSY) today announced that it has agreed with St. Jude Medical to enter into non-binding mediation in an attempt to resolve disputes over royalty payments to Kensey Nash relating to the Angio-Seal vascular closure device, as well as other related claims. Kensey Nash has repeatedly advised St. Jude that the royalties are currently to be paid, and should since 2007 have been paid, at a rate of 8% rather than the...

STOCKHOLM, December 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dagens Industri, the leading Swedish financial newspaper, has for the second consecutive year, recognized DigitalRoute as a "Gasell Enterprise". Dagens Industri, awards the Diploma Di Gasell (Gazelle) every year to companies in Sweden that fulfill the newspapers' criteria of yearly increase in revenue and profitability. The award selection is based on annual reports data provided by the Swedish Companies Registration Office....

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, December 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DigitalRoute today announced that MediationZone from DigitalRoute has been selected by BTC, the Bahamas telecommunications company, to support their ongoing 4G and NGN projects. Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC), the country's sole wireless provider is targeting to roll out its 4G network during 2011, enabling 20 to 30 times faster data speeds compared to what is available today. For major communication...

HOUSTON, Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Interface Consulting International, Inc. has unveiled a new educational resource for parties involved in troubled construction projects. The firm recently added to its website (www.interface-consulting.com) a collection of sample work products; including claim documents, technical and financial analyses, and statements of opinion; that it prepares for its construction industry clients. These various reports address issues such as change orders,...

HUIZHOU, China, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Qiao Xing Universal Resources, Inc. (the "Company") announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Chifeng Haozhou Mining Co., Ltd., has suspended mining operations at its copper-molybdenum poly-metallic mine, located within the Balinzuo Banner administrative area of Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia, China. The decision was made following the receipt of a safety-inspection report from the inspection team based at the open-pit...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- McCarthy Fingar, LLP today announced that the American Jewish Committee (AJC) has awarded the Honorable Judge Sondra M. Miller with its Judge Learned Hand Award. This is the first time the AJC's Westchester Region will be presenting the award, which is the organization's most prestigious recognition of excellence bestowed upon members of the legal profession. Judge Miller, who serves as Chief Counsel at McCarthy Fingar, has led a...

CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --United Continental Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UAL) today announced that United Airlines' and Continental Airlines' professional engineers and related employees rejected representation sought by the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE). "We are pleased that our co-workers recognized the value of our direct working relationship," said Ken Burtt, United's vice president technical services. "Working together, we...