The goal of mediation is to settle a claim or lawsuit. However, there is an important element of mediation that should never be overlooked — creating, and signing, the mediation agreement after the ...

I often joke that I decided to be a mediator when I realized that scripture says, “blessed are the peacemakers” and not “blessed are the litigators.” The truth, however, is that I wanted to be a ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

If you consider the phrase "binding mediation" to be perplexing, you would be in good company. One of the first cases in the nation to address the enforceability of such a provision found the concept ...

An explanation of the potential options available when a party fails to comply with a contractual mediation condition precedent to binding dispute resolution and practical tips for properly drafting ...

Mediation is a process of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) where a neutral third party facilitates negotiations among adversaries and seeks, but does not impose, a settlement of the dispute.

Mediation is an invaluable process for resolving disputes outside the courtroom, offering individuals an alternative way to manage conflicts with fairness, efficiency, and mutual understanding. As ...