California Revises Procedural Rules Relating to Mandatory Mediation
- posted: Feb. 08, 2026
- Mediation
Even when parties seem firmly set in their positions, a qualified mediator can often find a way to help them reach consensus. In many cases existing or potential litigants decide Read More
Benefits of Using Mediation in Employment Disputes
- posted: Nov. 30, 2025
- Mediation
In the workplace, conflicts can arise between employees and employers over issues such as wrongful termination, discrimination, workplace harassment, wages and benefits and contractual provisions. Mediation presents an effective alternative Read More
The Mediator’s Vital Role in the Six Stages of Mediation
- posted: Oct. 31, 2025
- Mediation
Mediation is a method of helping parties resolve disputes outside of court. It provides an alternative to litigation that is faster, less adversarial and more cost-effective. It empowers the parties Read More
Tips for Productive Use of Insurance Coverage Mediation
- posted: Aug. 31, 2025
- Mediation
Policyholders and insurers are ostensibly on the same side when sued by a third party seeking damages. However, their relationship can become adversarial when the coverage terms of the policy Read More
Effective Use of Mediation in Environmental Disputes
- posted: Apr. 30, 2025
- Mediation
Conflicts over environmental issues are capable of dragging on for years, or even decades, particularly if they are being decided through the usually cumbersome litigation process. These matters have high Read More
Mediation Now Mandatory for California Lemon Law Claims
- posted: Feb. 28, 2025
- Mediation
Purchasing a car or truck is a major investment, and consumers have the right to a vehicle that is safe and consistent with the representations of the manufacturer and seller. Read More
Resolving Personal Injury Claims Through Mediation
- posted: Dec. 29, 2024
- Mediation
Mediation is an increasingly popular method for resolving personal injury disputes due to its collaborative, cost-effective, and confidential nature. Unlike traditional litigation, mediation allows parties to discuss their issues with Read More
Benefits of Mediation for Personal Injury Claimants
- posted: Oct. 29, 2024
- Mediation
Mediation is a popular method of resolving personal injury claims outside of court. A neutral third-party, known as the mediator, helps the accident victim reach a mutually agreeable settlement with Read More
How Mediation Can Efficiently Resolve Insurer Bad Faith Claims
- posted: Sep. 30, 2024
- Mediation
Mediation is an increasingly popular approach to resolving claims of insurer bad faith without resorting to litigation. In bad faith claims, the insured alleges that their insurer unreasonably denied a Read More
How California Law Protects the Confidentiality of Mediation
- posted: Jul. 29, 2024
- Mediation
California evidence law provides for a special privilege aimed at promoting candid and open discussions between parties involved in a dispute. It protects all oral and written communications, admissions and Read More
