California Companies Can Mandate Arbitration as a Condition of Employment
- posted: Jun. 08, 2023
- Employment Law,  Arbitration
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
- posted: May 05, 2023
- Mediation
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
What Goes into an Effective ADR Clause
- posted: Jul. 30, 2022
- Mediation
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a general name for methods used to settle civil disagreements outside of the courts. In commercial disputes, most companies favor ADR over litigation, which usually Read More
How an Effective Mediation Brief Can Give You the Upper Hand
- posted: May 30, 2022
- Mediation
Mediation is an alternative to litigation for people and businesses involved in disputes, saving the parties time, money and effort. Mediation sessions are led and managed by a neutral third Read More
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: Oct. 14, 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. 14, 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: Aug. 23, 2014
- 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: Jul. 23, 2014
- 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