Advocate Sept14 cvr ezine

Articles in this issue:

Law and Motion Deskbook Trilogy

Quick to read and easy to use. No history or long discussion, but lots of practical forms


Mediation impasse: Reality or fallacy?

Mediators are hired to settle cases, so impasse is a bad word if not an outright fallacy



Breaking the psychological barriers to settlement

People cannot divorce themselves from their emotions and perceptions when they decide to mediate


PAGA: A decade of victories

The Private Attorneys General Act has been empowering plaintiff attorneys in employment law for ten years


Interview: Mediation methodology

An interview with mediator Mariam Zadeh on the mediation process


Hollywood Confidential

A discussion of confidentiality concerns in high-profile celebrity mediations


Resolving the emotions-driven employment case

Three simple tools for managing runaway emotions


Mediating the first-party insurance case to avoid a bad-faith action

In mediation a claimant can assert elements of bad faith – perhaps receiving consideration for them – without explaining it all to a jury


Authenticating Google Street View photos for use at trial

Especially valuable in premises liability to prove notice, Street View can be admitted into evidence if you follow these tips


Pre-litigation mediation — a signal of weakness or a sign of strength?

A look at the reasons to mediate earlier in the civil dispute process


Litigation financing for small law firms

The first step to establishing a line of credit is to have a business plan for the firm


Effective arbitration advocacy – take control!

Counsel can control the arbitration process at the front end, the mid-point, and even the conclusion


Finding a mediator goes digital

Web sites and search engines you will find useful in selecting a specialized or more skilled mediator


Getting the most out of your “at BATTs”

Mediation is your “Best Alternative to Trial” whether your need is confidentiality, a quick resolution or meeting a client’s desire to be heard