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  “My moms in a nursing home, and lately, when I visit, she doesn’t say much, and she stares at the ground when a caregiver enters the room. The caregivers are always sweet in front of me. Mom has lost a lot of weight, and the nursing home staff says she’s ‘has no appetite.’ Could

If you are a party to a California lawsuit and the judge has ordered your case to mediation, you may be wonder what to expect at mediation. This article is a road map to how mediation works. What Is Mediation? Mediation is a process that can help you reach a settlement without the stress and

A great deal of history lies behind the moment where a settlement agreement is reached in the mediation of a civil case. There is the initial harm, whether it be an accident, medical malpractice, elder abuse, a business agreement gone wrong or the breakdown of a landlord tenant relationship. Following this initial incident, came the

As an attorney mediator, I’ve witnessed firsthand the evolution of mediation practices, particularly the role of the joint session. In this article, I’ll explore the importance of the joint session in mediation, its evolution through the pandemic, and thoughts on why the legal profession should re-think abandoning the joint session. What is a Joint Session?

BATNA, or the Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement, is the path you’ll take if your case does not settle at mediation. Attending your mediation with a thorough grasp on your BATNA will give you the confidence and leverage you need to secure the best possible outcome in mediation. In the world of legal disputes,