Trials do not end with the parties agreeing to disagree. Arguments are won or lost in courtrooms. Trials are designed as a kind of crucible where judges and juries look for facts that reveal ...
Mediation statements are not required but they can be an important tool for you to help the mediator help you. I can often tell right away how the day will go just by reading the mediation ...
Use the mediation process to test ideas. Float a concept first through the mediator to gauge its receptivity. Consider edits to ensure that the other side can, at the very least, hear what you ...
Each month, I see the same pattern: clients who are well-prepared walk into mediation with confidence and clarity. Those who aren’t? They react emotionally, get distracted, or dig in their ...
Yes, I’m a mediator. I’m much happier when a case settles than when it ends in an impasse. But I also respect when a lawyer knows when it’s time to stop negotiating. Settlement isn’t always the ...
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Anyone can shift the culture at their organization.
The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. The Supreme Court ...
It goes by a variety of names, Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), eMediation or Online Mediation. Regardless of what you call it, Online Mediation is an innovative and efficient alternative to ...
Escrow Surprise: When Your California Mortgage Doesn't Cover Property Taxes Your California mortgage does not always include an escrow account for property tax. Whether or not you have an ...