This article stresses the importance of well-crafted mediation statements. It recommends a brief, three-page shared ...

Writing a persuasive brief is one of the most important things an attorney can do to prepare for mediation of a business dispute. A good brief provides the opposing side with information they need to ...

Mediation is a process by which a neutral third party (called, cleverly, a “mediator”) facilitates a negotiation between parties to a legal dispute. Occasionally, mediation occurs before a legal ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

In October 2025, the ABA released Formal Opinion 518, providing guidance for attorneys serving as mediators. Here are some tips for lawyers navigating their ethical obligations when acting as ...

A mediator is a neutral third-party professional who assists parties in negotiating a resolution to their differences. In separation and divorce cases, a divorce mediator assists spouses in resolving ...

An explanation of the potential options available when a party fails to comply with a contractual mediation condition precedent to binding dispute resolution and practical tips for properly drafting ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

A medical scandal in South Africa, that resulted in the deaths of 94 patients with mental health disorders after they were moved from the Life Esidimeni Hospital to unlicensed facilities, is taking a ...

Mediation is an invaluable process for resolving disputes outside the courtroom, offering individuals an alternative way to manage conflicts with fairness, efficiency, and mutual understanding. As ...