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Laboratory for Advancing Dispute Resolution Skills

From the Dispute Resolution Institute at Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Foggy Tops

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Duration: 1.5 hours plus debrief

NextGen: No 

Teaching Notes: Yes

Skills: ADR | Negotiation 

Skill Levels: Intermediate 

Type of Resources: Simulation 

Subjects: Doctrinal Subjects | Employment Law 

Modality: Both Online and In-Person

Participants: groups of 2

Foggy Tops 

Jim Hilbert 

 

This is a basic dispute resolution scenario focused on negotiating the early resolution of an employment dispute. A high-priced employee (Wells Menz) has been fired by his employer (Foggy Tops), and the lawyers (played by students) must attempt to negotiate a resolution. One side has been given instructions to be more adversarial; the other side has been directed to remain interest-based. The scenario is designed for use in one class period (less than two hours).

Foggy Tops: Overview (PDF)

Foggy Tops: Instructor Notes and Background (PDF)

Foggy Tops: Attorney for Foggy Tops (PDF)

Foggy Tops: Attorney for Wells Menz (PDF)

 

Laboratory for Advancing Dispute Resolution Skills Teaching

Dispute Resolution Insitute at Mitchell Hamline School of law

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