Articles in this issue:
A guide to dispute resolution from many of Southern California’s premier neutrals
Strategies for getting a stalled negotiation back on track
Sniffing under the tent of mediation confidentiality post-[case]Cassel[/case]
A primer on mediation for both attorneys and their clients
Our state of mind changes often under the stress of negotiation. Response to these changes may determine success
Simple yet often overlooked rules to maximize your success at mediation
Set aside thinking about the case and focus on what is before you
A look at the process of mediating rather than litigating products-liability and other mass-tort claims
Where we stand on mediation confidentiality, both in California since the Cassel decision and in the Ninth Circuit
If you do not prepare and set up the case for trial, you cannot settle it for full value
A look at the differences between a minor and an adult in both the law and the mediation process
Not all disputes are about the money
How to analyze the skills of the neutral required for your particular case
“Tell us what to do.” Balancing right of party self-determination with achieving settlement
The case for a more proactive approach to settling Special Education disputes
A wonderful run at the tables!
[[case]]Ramos v. Brenntag Specialties, Inc.[[/case]] narrows components parts doctrine
When to choose arbitration and how to avoid disaster at arbitration
Relax, commit and enjoy the moment
With all types of civil filings up, the chickens have come home to roost
