Early mediation is not a panacea. Some cases require discovery before they are ready for mediation. A major reason why early mediations fail is that the parties have had little chance to discover key ...

Employment law disputes can be tough to settle. These disputes center not only on employment practices, but also on deeply held personal views of worth, honor and status. Parties draw lines in the ...

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Employment mediation continues to evolve—driven by rising emotional complexity, changing workplace dynamics and new legal challenges. In this podcast episode, JAMS neutrals, Donna Marie Melby, Esq., ...

The success of mediation is well-known. Over 85% of all cases are settled when the parties come together to talk about their dispute, when each side has the opportunity to be heard and, most ...

Success in mediation depends not only on the skills of the mediator, but on the approach of counsel and clients. Here we look to some of the issues that counsel should consider both before and during ...

Given the unique complexities of every case, thoughtful consideration of whether to proceed virtually or in- person is a key element of pre-mediation preparation for attorneys. Here’s a closer look at ...

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Navigating the dispute resolution process in the employment jurisdiction can be tricky. This article aims to spell out the key considerations for those involved in or contemplating mediation, which is ...

Mediation between the University of California and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) ended unexpectedly today after it was canceled by the Public Employment ...

National’s Whanganui MP Carl Bates has submitted a new members’ bill that would create more effective and efficient ...