Those of us who have been working for many years, not only in the academic field, but also in a practical way in On Line Dispute Resolution (ODR), that we call on line or electronic, feel that in these times "the future is here.”

Every Friday for the next seven weeks, Mediate.com is publishing a series of peer reviewed articles under the collective title Seven Keys to Unlock Mediation’s Golden Age. The objective of the Seven Keys is to encourage discussion among all stakeholders on navigating mediation’s best future.

In theory, there are seven strains (types) of human coronavirus, however, it is known that the referred types of coronavirus evolved from animals.

Created and edited by Michael Lang and Peter Nicholson, is an ebook for families feeling the strain and stress of lockdown, unemployment, online schooling, and working from home.

As I look out of the window of my home office and take in the stillness of a complete lockdown that has been imposed in the wake of COVID-19, I am struck by the sense of balance that exists amidst the chaos and panic that also overwhelms me.

John and Linda and their 3 children have been sheltering in place in their 2000 square foot home for over 4 weeks. Tempers have begun to fray.