
Articles in this issue:
The law and selected case examples of conduct that waive the right to compel arbitration
A written proposal sets forth crucial deal points to break a negotiation impasse
Successful challenges to arbitration clauses and delegation provisions under contemporary law
A reflection on what it means to be a Fulbright honoree with an international law and mediation assignment
With the onslaught of court delays and increased court costs, mediation is more expeditious, especially in the context of the Implied Warranty of Habitability defense
Recognize this as the defense strategy that it often is. Here are tips on how to deal with it
Because wage-and-hour damages can be calculated more precisely, the parties may not be as far apart in their settlement valuations
With careful attention to the arbitration clause and applicable rules and statutes, you can get the needed discovery
An overview of real-estate mediation requirements under the California Association of REALTORS® residential purchase agreement
Brackets can elicit faster, more significant moves from the parties, but you must avoid errors and misleading signals
A guide to getting the most value from a mediation, even if the case won’t settle
A challenge to the authenticity of that signature may be just the beginning of the court’s analysis of the merits of the motion to compel arbitration
“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” — Maya Angelou
Progress made on trucking insurance, forced arbitration and medical malpractice award limits
CAOC-sponsored bill addressing [[case]]Kline v. Zimmer[[/case]] headed to Gov. Newsom
Night at the Races (Los Alamitos) and a barbeque with an axe-throwing contest