The Mediation Center of Los Angeles A low-cost, court-sanctioned mediation provider by referral from the LA Superior Court Myer J. SankaryBennett Root From Issue: 2026 September
Thank U, next To protect the civil justice system, it matters who you elect to the State Legislature Samantha Helton From Issue: 2026 September
Probate mediations when there is a death of plaintiff or defendant A look at how various death scenarios can affect recovery Rebecca J. Birmingham From Issue: 2026 September
Mastering lemon-law mediation and the binding arbitration of attorney fees under AB 1755 The law has changed the way lemon-law claims are handled in California Michelle Fonseca-Kamana From Issue: 2026 September
International mediation Redefining and reshaping litigation around the world Robert Cohen From Issue: 2026 September
From driverless cars to pesticide immunity AAJ continues to battle a tidal wave of different issues in Congress Linda A. Lipsen From Issue: 2026 September
The enduring partnership between CAALA and Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities A legacy of service, justice, and community impact Elizabeth A. Hernandez From Issue: 2026 September
Recent developments in employment arbitration law Keeping current with important employment arbitration decisions from 2025 and 2026 Stephen M. Benardo From Issue: 2026 September
Never agree to a full-day mediation session! Mediator fees can be substantially reduced when negotiations are confined to a four-hour morning session Michael S. Fields From Issue: 2026 September
Looking back to move forward OCTLA is built on relationships, mentorship, and a love for the trial lawyer community we serve Clare Lucich From Issue: 2026 September
Homeowners associations rules enforcement using ADR Alternative dispute resolution is a statutory prerequisite for filing a lawsuit in the HOA context Dyanne L. Peters From Issue: 2026 September
Forcing arbitration fee payments in 30 days now requires court review of contract principles CCP section 1281.98 and a new paradigm required by Hohenshelt v. Superior Court Gary N. Stern From Issue: 2026 September
