Many lawyers are familiar with the ethics rules surrounding legal conflicts that can arise between adverse client relationships. What is sometimes less discussed are conflicts arising from a lawyer's ...

We avoid conflict because we have a low tolerance for discomfort. Humans tend to avoid discomfort—whether it be physical, ...

Shari L. Klevens (left) and Alanna Clair of Dentons. Courtesy photos The practice of law sometimes feels like a small world. Lawyers may see a lot of the same players over and over, particularly if a ...

Life is full of conflict. Not everything will happen our way. Every single relationship is doomed sooner or later to hit a "T" junction where you can't just "agree to disagree," and you must face the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Harrison Monarth is an executive coach who covers leadership. As workplace dynamics become increasingly complex, managers need to ...

So those are some of the examples of conflict that some of our clients have experienced. But not all conflict is worth the energy it takes to discuss it or to debrief it. Some conflicts we think you ...

The Madoff scandal continues to provide very useful governance lessons for nonprofit groups. Hadassah, the Jewish volunteer organization, learned this summer that a woman who had served as the charity ...

In today's interconnected world, team diversity has become the norm rather than the exception. This rich tapestry of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences can be a powerhouse for innovation and ...

The existence of fiduciary duty does not prevent potential conflicts of interest. Could you explain a little more about this ...