Viewers discuss asking for dates online.

Tony Rock shares his personal social media highs and lows.

Along the way, the 61-year-old Lakewood native became a fixture in the local motocross community

The Nuggets just got younger, not wiser, and general manager Tim Connelly says Gary Harris still is the starting shooting guard and Juancho Hernangomez probably will be playing somewhere in what’s left of the European Union.

I recently published It’s Time to Make Important Upgrades to Our Mediation Curriculum, which notes significant changes in American mediation practice in the past five decades and suggests that law school faculty upgrade our mediation instruction accordingly. Modern Mediation Practice in American Legal Cases is a two-page summary of that article, which was published in … Continue reading Modern Mediation Practice in American Legal Cases →

What about Mom and apple pie?  For or against? Most people take for granted that all these things are indisputably good (at least in theory) though we usually don’t think much about why. Not so with Andrew Mamo.  He recently published Unsettling the Self:  Rethinking Self-Determination in Mediation, which deeply analyzes the meaning of self-determination. … Continue reading Are You in Favor of Self-Determination in Mediation? →

Posting my short article, The Important Role of Attorneys in Promoting Parties’ Self-Determination in Mediation, on the NYC-DR listserv prompted several reactions. This post highlights and elaborates some points in my article. Why Law School Faculty Should Increase Instruction in Mediation Representation I’m a retired law professor who mediated and taught mediation for years.  The … Continue reading Attorneys, Mediators, and Self-Determination →

For a forthcoming article about law school mediation courses, I developed a list of key values and principles that I think people in our field generally share.  They are about the roles of practitioners – including both mediators and attorneys – when working with clients in mediation.  Faculty can advocate them in any mediation course … Continue reading Shared Values and Principles in Mediation →

There are many new mediation syllabi on the DRLE website. There now are two pages for these syllabi.  One page is for courses focused on the perspective of neutrals and the other focused on the perspective of representatives in mediation.  Both webpages have separate sections for simulation and clinical courses. The webpages include a lot … Continue reading New Mediation Syllabi on DRLE Website →

As we know, American attorneys regularly represent clients in mediation.  There’s a ton of theory about mediation generally but much less about mediation representation. I just posted an article, Theory and Practice of Mediation Representation, which presents a theoretical analysis based on Real Practice System Theory.  The following graphic provides an overview, which the article … Continue reading Theory and Practice of Mediation Representation →

At this year’s AALS ADR Section WIP Conference, I presented data showing that more than 90% of law school mediation courses and more than 90% of the coverage in popular mediation texts focus on the mediator’s role.  I asked people what they think the emphasis generally should be in generic mediation courses, and here are … Continue reading If You Will Teach Mediation (or Other DR Course) Next Year, Read This →

The company has been embroiled in scandal.

The 1996 champion understands the pressure.

Tamyra Mensah-Stock says “it’s her dream.”

It’s her first pro race since the suspension.

Governor Rena Lalgie welcomed the HMS Trent and HMS Medway and extended her thanks to the Royal Bermuda Regiment for their support in facilitating on-island logistics. A spokesperson said, “Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, welcomed the recent visits from HMS Trent and HMS Medway and extended her thanks to the Royal Bermuda Regiment […]

The King has approved the award of the first Operational Service Medal [Bermuda] for members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment. Governor Rena Lalgie said, “As Governor of Bermuda, and Commander in Chief of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, I am pleased to announce that His Majesty The King has approved the award of the first Operational […]

Conyers has been ranked as “top-tier in Bermuda offshore expertise” by Legal 500, with 32 lawyers recognized and 17 individually ranked. A spokesperson said, “Conyers has once again been recommended as a top-tier firm in Bermuda offshore expertise in the latest Legal 500 directory rankings. The firm has maintained rankings in Corporate & Commercial, Banking, […]

Police are investigating a confirmed firearms incident which occurred in Southampton today [Feb 25] with detectives “looking for two suspects who rode away from the scene on a dark coloured motorcycle which did not have license plates.” A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a confirmed firearms incident which occurred in the Southampton area on […]

Bermudian goalkeeper Coleridge Fubler has been named Player of the Month for English non-league side Binfield. Fubler kept a clean sheet in Binfield’s 2-0 win at home to South Park in the Pitching In Isthmian League South Central Division One on Saturday [November 2]. “It’s been a good month for me,” Fubler told the club’s […]

After his highly impressive season, Bermuda’s Joshua Joseph has been named the North Atlantic Conference [NAC] men’s soccer player of the year. The organization said, “Thomas College senior forward Joshua Joseph has been named the NAC men’s soccer player of the year for the second consecutive season after tallying 17 goals and 13 assists for […]

Manders Tennis Management (MTM) has announced the appointment of Tariq Simons as the new academy director at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium. The appointment marks a new chapter in Simons’ career and the continued growth of MTM. As academy director, Simons will oversee the development of junior and adult programmes, ensuring that the values and […]

Jovan Jordan-Whitter has been appointed as the head coach of the future men’s and women’s tennis teams at the University of New England, which will begin varsity competition in the 2025-26 academic year. Heather Davis, the University of New England director of athletics, said: “After a comprehensive national search, we are so pleased to have […]

Members of the Bermuda Pacers Track Club began competing in the 2024 Flying Angels International Track and Field Championships at the Toronto Track and Field Center, making an excellent showing to win four medals on the first day. Ronan Davidge won the under 13 boys 2000 meter run clocking a time of 6:42.02. Riana Robinson finished […]

Liana De Medeiros and her University of Toronto Varsity Blues women’s cross country teammates finished seventh at the 8-Kay Marauder Invitational at Kay Drage Park in Hamilton, Ontario. Julia Agostinelli led the way with a 5th place finish with a time of 28:57. De Medeiros crossed the line in 31st place clocking 31:02. Related Stories […]

Bermudian rugby union player Jamin Hodgkins is among 34 players named in the Canada men’s squad for the Ottawa summer fixtures against Scotland and Romania. Hodgkins, who has been playing for the Atlantic Privateers in Canada, spent the second half of last season with Bridgend Ravens in the Welsh Indigo Premiership. The former Warwick Academy […]

The MoonGate Group announced the arrival of Dr. Peter Chipeta on its medical team as specialist in internal medicine and general practice. A spokesperson said, “The MoonGate Group is pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Peter Chipeta BSC, MD, MMED to the medical team as specialist in internal medicine and general practice. Dr. Chipeta’s […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] OpenMat Bermuda will return to the island with 11 medals from the Grappling Industries Toronto Gi & No Gi Round Robin Tournament. The island’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy won four gold, three silver, and four bronze medals at the competition at the weekend. It was a marked improvement on their medal haul […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Three fighters from Fight City Muay Thai and Fitness have returned to the island with silver medals from the Tournament of Champions at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, last week. Ashton Bell, Ashleigh Mayo, and debutant Trevor Smith claimed silver in their respective divisions at the annual tournament. Bell […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] OpenMat Bermuda will send 14 athletes to compete at the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Kissimmee, Florida, next week. Representing the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym are Siraj Grant, Ryan Hopkins, Jahmali Bridgewater, Olivia Buchanan, Ramazan Ramazanov, Elijah Richardson, Noah Vieira, Reina Maypa, Sydney Mason, James Adams, Thomas Gregory, Lonnie Bascome, Aaron Dyer […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Athletes from the Bermuda Sanshou Association will return to the island with 13 medals from the recent Phoenix Wushu Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona. Kaelin Cox claimed two gold and three silver medals in taolu [a set of stylised movements]. Meanwhile, there were gold medal wins in sanda [Chinese kickboxing] for Krista […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Lonnie Bascome and Ramazan Ramazanov won bronze medals for OpenMat Bermuda at the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Kissimmee, Florida, at the weekend. Bascome, who won gold in the purple belt lightweight division at the championship two years ago, enjoyed a podium finish in the brown belt category. Ramazanov continued his […]

Bermuda’s Seri Fisher won silver medals in both traditional Kata and staff weapons at the North American Open Championships in Las Vegas. A spokesperson said, “With over 2000 competitors from 21 countries the North American Open Championships held in Las Vegas produced fierce competition. Bermuda’s sole entry Seri Fisher won two silver medals one in […]

Athletes from OpenMat Bermuda have returned home with 13 medals from the Grappling Industries BJJ GI and No Gi Round-Robin Tournament in Boston. A team of 12 athletes represented the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym at the competition on Saturday [July 13]. In the junior division, Dash Irvine won gold in the No Gi and silver in […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Athletes from the Bermuda Sanshou Association [BSA] secured an impressive haul of medals from the Pan American Wushu Championships in San Clara, California, at the weekend. In the sanda discipline, which combines traditional kung fu with modern combat disciplines, Che Beane and Tristan Robinson won gold after securing victories in their […]

14-year-old Bermudian Seri Fisher recently earned five medals — including a gold, two silvers and a bronze — at martial arts events in Florida. A spokesperson said, “Young Karate-ka Seri Fisher, aged 14, raised many eyebrows and conversations at two high class championships events in Daytona, Florida recently when taking on older girls and even […]

Athletes from Open Mat Bermuda claimed four medals on day one of the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Fort Worth, Texas, yesterday [November 1]. Lonnie Bascome [brown belt] claimed gold in the men’s 162.2Ib category; Reina Maypa [blue belt] won bronze in the women’s 136lb division; and Jason McAlpine [brown belt] secured two bronze […]

Athletes from Open Mat Bermuda claimed five medals at the Pan IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship in Fort Worth, Texas. On the final day of the two-day event yesterday [November 3], Chris Regan, the Open Mat Bermuda head instructor, won gold in the black belt, Master 4, male 215lb division. Also winning medals for Open Mat […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Icons from karting, street biking, dirt biking and powerboat racing will be inducted into the Bermuda Motorsports Hall of Fame at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Sunday [March 26]. The Bermuda Karting Club [BKC], the Bermuda Motocross Association [BMA], the Bermuda Power Boat Association [BPBA], and the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing […]

Bermuda’s most decorated boxer Clarence Hill has encouraged the island’s Olympians and Paralympians to aspire for greatness in Paris. Hill, who became the island’s first Olympic medal winner when he claimed bronze in the heavyweight division at the 1976 Montreal Games, describes competing against the best athletes in the world as an unforgettable privilege. “Our […]

Following his recent victory in a 5K, Ryan Outerbridge has been named the Male Athlete of the Week by the Northeast-10 Conference. The Bermudian runner competes for Franklin Pierce University, and their report said, “The Northeast-10 Conference released its week one honors Tuesday and senior runner Ryan Outerbridge [Paget, Bermuda] earned Male Athlete of the […]

[Written by Stephen Wright] Scott Barnes has been honoured as one of three “All-Star” drivers in the Masters division by eKartingNews – the leading karting racing website. Barnes, who competes in the Shifter Masters class, has been named alongside Maranello USA team-mate Joe Ruch and Niki Coello, of Franklin Motorsport, as the three Masters All-Stars. […]

[Updated] The police have arrested two suspects following an armed robbery at the Rubis service station on St. John’s Road in Pembroke today. A police spokesperson said, “At around 12.45pm today, Thursday 28th May, police received a report of an armed robbery at the Rubis service station at 61 St. John’s Road, Pembroke. “Reports are […]

[Updated] There was an armed robbery at the Somers Supermart in St. George’s early this morning [Nov 2], with a male entering the store, brandishing a firearm, and escaping on foot “with a quantity of cash taken during the incident.” A police spokesperson said, “Shortly before 6:00 a.m. today, Monday, 2nd November, police received a report […]

[Updated with video] The police have released images of the suspect in the armed robbery at Somer’s Supermart in St. Georges earlier this week. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is once again appealing for the public’s assistance with the ongoing investigation into an armed robbery which took place at the Somer’s Supermart in […]

An armed robbery occurred this evening [Feb 2] at the Somerset branch of GameTime, with two males, one who “brandished what appeared to be a firearm,” demanding cash from the female employee. A spokesperson said, “Police are tonight seeking the public’s assistance in locating two suspects who were involved in a robbery at the Somerset […]

There was an armed robbery at the Cake Shop Bakery in Pembroke this afternoon [April 1] with “two men brandishing firearms” entering the premises and stealing an “undisclosed quantity of cash. A police spokesperson said, “Around 4:38 p.m. today, Thursday 1st April, 2021, police responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Cake […]

The Bermuda Health Council has issued a public advisory regarding social media posts “disseminating false information purportedly originating from our organization.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Health Council is issuing a public advisory concerning recent social media posts disseminating false information purportedly originating from our organization. “It has come to our attention that accounts not affiliated […]

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] has issued another warning to residents about fake social media adverts that use the likeness of local public figures and mimic local news outlet designs. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] reminds residents to be wary of fake social media adverts promising quick financial gains or other […]

The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC], in partnership with Amrita Bhalla of Performance Solutions, is hosting a webinar titled “Social Media Mastery: Elevate Your Brand on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn” on July 11th, from 12:30pm to 2:00pm, online via GoToWebinar. A spokesperson said, “This event is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the practical tools to […]