Viewing 1 - 10 out of 24 posts

1of3

1 2 3

Choosing Between Binding and Non-Binding Arbitration

Arbitration has become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional litigation for resolving disputes. Arbitration clauses are often part of contracts in a wide range of industries and commercial matters, including Read More

Using Mediation to Resolve Workplace Retaliation Claims

Employees who engage in legally protected activities — such as reporting discrimination, harassment or safety concerns or expressing political views — are sometimes faced with retaliation by their employers or Read More

Resolving Construction Disputes Through Arbitration

Construction is one of the most complex and challenging of commercial endeavors, involving as it does a vast combination of material and human resources and a multiplicity of decisions and Read More

The Six Stages of Mediation and How They Promote Problem-Solving

Mediation is a way for people with disputes to seek resolution with the help of a neutral third party, known as a mediator, without the need to go to court. Read More

Calif. Companies Can Now Require Arbitration of Most Employment Disputes

A recent federal appeals court ruling has settled an issue that had been in flux in California: whether a state law could block employers from mandating that disputes with employees Read More

Common Legal Issues That Can Be Effectively Resolved Through Mediation

Legal professionals estimate that the vast majority of civil cases, perhaps 90 to 95 percent of them, settle outside of court. In many cases, mediation is wholly or partially responsible Read More

Tips for Conducting a Successful Arbitration

Arbitration is an effective method of deciding contested legal issues without the delay and expense of litigation. Contracts and employment contracts often specify that arbitration will be the forum for Read More

Advantages of Mediating Asset Evaluation and Property Division in a Divorce

Separating a couple’s finances during a divorce can be complicated and contentious. If the spouses cannot agree to a settlement, a judge must decide all material issues after a full Read More

California Companies Can Mandate Arbitration as a Condition of Employment

Employers who prefer to have workplace disputes decided through arbitration can now insist that employees agree to that remedy as a condition of employment. A recent federal court ruling, which Read More

Understanding California Law on Confidentiality in Mediations

One of the most attractive features of mediation is the confidentiality it affords to the parties. Nobody outside of the mediation need know about the things discussed or the ultimate Read More

Viewing 1 - 10 out of 24 posts

1of3

1 2 3