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 ...

Throughout the mediation process, there are several critical decisions that plaintiff’s counsel will need to make. These decisions will, in turn, determine the ultimate direction of the case. First, ...

Imagine you represent a party in a contentious litigation. It has taken considerable time and effort to plan for today’s mediation. Nothing about the process of getting here has been easy, and you do ...

To learn the steps of a mediation process and see that it is just a more formalized way of doing the basic steps of problem-solving Put the word "conflict" on the board. Hand out paper and pencils.

Many construction disputes can be resolved through mediation. This series of articles addresses some of the best practices that can lead to success in mediation. The series considers the entirety of ...

Many construction disputes can be resolved through mediation. This series of articles addresses some of the best practices that can lead to success in mediation. The series considers the entirety of ...

Supreme Court's Remarks on Mediation Progress The Supreme Court has expressed optimism regarding the ongoing mediation ...

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 ...