Pros and Cons of Mediating an Insurance Coverage Dispute
- posted: Apr. 30, 2022
- Mediation
Even though an insurer and a policyholder are on the same side when a third party sues, the relationship can often become adversarial. Policyholders want full compensation payouts on their Read More
Advantages of Early Mediation of Construction Defect Claims
- posted: Feb. 28, 2022
- Construction Defects
Construction projects can be thrown off course for any number of reasons, often leading to legal disputes. One driving factor for the proliferation of such disputes is a claim that Read More
Successful Mediation of Employment Disputes
- posted: Dec. 30, 2021
- Employment Law, Mediation
California has stringent employment laws that protect employees from discrimination, harassment and retaliation in the workplace. Many claims about violations of these laws are successfully resolved through mediation. By this Read More
Using Mediation to Settle Your Personal Injury Case
- posted: Oct. 30, 2021
- Mediation
The vast majority of personal injury cases settle without going to trial and many of these settlements are achieved through mediation. Not only can mediation result in a faster resolution Read More
Whistleblower Retaliation under U.S. Federal and California Law
- posted: Oct. 01, 2020
- Employment Law
Employees filed 2,787 whistleblower retaliation claims during 2012, according to a report issued by the U. S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Employee protection from whistleblower retaliation Read More
Silence is Golden: Confidentiality of the Mediation Process
- posted: Oct. 01, 2020
- Mediation
Legal disputes are often resolved effectively through the process of mediation. One of the key advantages of mediation over litigation is the confidentiality it provides to the parties involved. Mediation Confidentiality Read More
Considerations When Signing an Employee Arbitration Agreement
- posted: Jun. 23, 2014
- Employment Law, Arbitration
Employees are often asked to give up their right to sue in court over job-related issues. This is generally accomplished by having the employee sign an agreement that contains some Read More
Choosing an Effective Mediator for Legal Disputes
- posted: May 23, 2014
- Mediation
Mediation is the most popular form of alternative dispute resolution. It involves bringing in a trained, neutral third party to help the parties reach an agreement. Mediation is cost- and time- Read More
Based on California Law, What Are Construction Defects?
- posted: Oct. 01, 2020
- Construction Defects
Construction defects can lead to disputes between homeowners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects and other parties as far as determining who is responsible and liable for damages. Construction defect attorneys Read More
What Steps Does the Arbitration Process Involve?
- posted: Oct. 01, 2020
- Arbitration
In Stockton, arbitration laws are subject to the California Arbitration Act, which the California legislature has modified at various points since its enactment in 1961. To give you an idea of Read More
