There are various forums where people can participate in conciliation efforts to reach a resolution. Generally speaking, most people try to avoid conflict, and parties are happier when they can ...

In high-dollar litigation, mediation is not merely a procedural requirement or a perfunctory step toward resolution. Rather, it can be a pivotal moment in the life cycle of a case. When leveraged ...

Fighting a legal battle can quickly drain your savings, but if you are not dealing with a criminal case, there is another ...

Trust is an essential element of the mediation process. The whole point, of course, is to take two or more parties who have a dispute and help them reach an agreement. Because the process necessarily ...

Provost Agnew said SU will not pursue mediation with GSO officers. Instead, will pursue a “new start” for graduates.

Although there is a formal process defined in state law concerning the revocation of a charter school’s permission to operate, there is nothing to prevent a mediation process that would curtail what ...

After my recent article on arbitration, a few readers e-mailed me privately to ask me what I thought of the mediation process. So, thanks for asking, and here you go. Talk With Opposing Counsel ...

While the parties may never truly trust each other, a mediator can gain their trust—both in the process and in the mediator—and pave the way for resolution. Trust is an essential element of the ...