Articles in this issue:
Complications presented by workers’ comp claims, SSDI and EDD claims, labor board claims and bankruptcy
Disclosure to clients of mediation confidentiality under Evidence Code section 1129 requires a written disclosure to clients before mediation
“Influencers” are not just social media phenoms; strategies to influence others are vital in mediation
Why some mediations fail right from the beginning as the parties retreat to their corners and never emerge
A look at the issues that can result in a months-long battle over the final agreement
Recovery of fees and costs, and statutory offers to compromise, in FEHA cases after Williams and the 2019 statutory amendment to FEHA
A look at who decides arbitrability, common ethical issues, notice, motions, discovery and the hearing
A discussion of the rules that govern the sharing of information at Personal-Injury mediation, including the benefits and risks
[[case]]Vazquez v. Jan-Pro[[/case]] could make it significantly more difficult for employers to misclassify workers as independent contractors
Presenting damages to the mediator in wage-and-hour class actions
The case for a different way of communication in mediation
When EPLI is present, what was a two-party case has become a multi-party case and the dynamics have changed
When exchanging demands and offers, keep Goldilocks in mind
Until the pool of neutrals reflects the population being served, diversity must be a consideration in the selection process
Successful ADR depends on improvisational skills
New limits on confidentiality may have chilling effect on settling sexual-harassment cases
CAALA is going for its 37th consecutive Convention championship in Las Vegas. The number and diversity of attendees gets greater each year
The Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Helping autistic youth transition to independence and success
Some thoughts as to the interaction between our profession and our real lives
