Steve discusses all aspects of mediation with fellow mediator, Winter Wheeler. The two discuss their transitions from experienced litigators to full-time mediators, including their mediation philosophies and building their practices. The two discuss mediation via Zoom, anti-bias standards for mediators and the importance of language and its impact on the legal system, focusing on the African-American vernacular. 

COVID-19 continues to try to ruin the fun. Steve discusses the recent negotiations between MLB and the player's union with sportswriter, Jim Margolis. Jim outlines the points of contention between the two sides while Steve discusses how mediators try to resolve disputes, like attempting to create a win-win scenario.  The two discuss whether there will even be a season and how baseball and legal negotiations have been impacted by behavioral economics.  Play ball. 

Steve Schulwolf continues his discussions about insurance coverage for COVID-19 claims with Seth Lamden and Dan Litchfield. Mr. Lamden is a partner at the Chicago office of Neal Gerber Eisenberg and represents policyholders. Mr. Litchfield is a founding partner of the Litchfield Cavo in Chicago and has a national practice representing insurers. Messrs. Litchfield and Lamden were appearing in their personal capacity and not on behalf of their respective clients. Mr. Lamden suggested that…