It is not uncommon for attorneys to waive their opening statements at mediation. Sitting across the table and telling the other side why they are wrong and you are right can be difficult face-to-face.

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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 ...

Divorce mediation continues to serve as a practical and less adversarial alternative to courtroom litigation for separating couples in New York. According to Juan Luciano Divorce Lawyer ( thorough ...

Paul E. Knag of Murtha Cullina.[/caption] Litigation is an expensive and time-consuming way to resolve disputes. Fundamentally, these factors are often why so many litigation matters end with ...

The first hour is most times Kumbaya, the true meaning of which is “characterized by or exhibiting a belief in harmony between people and in their essential goodness.” The last is when the deal gets ...

After my recent article on arbitration, a few readers e-mailed me privately to ask me what I thought of the mediation process. So, thanks for asking, and here you go. Talk With Opposing Counsel ...

The Department of Justice today issued a Policy Statement on the Incorporation of Mediation Clauses in Government Contracts to set out the Government's policy stance and approach on promoting the use ...

Clergy sex abuse accusers will begin providing sworn statements for case review and claims evaluation Wednesday. Mediation has been pushed back to Sept. 17-19 as part of the process to try to settle ...