In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Lynn Duryee (Ret.) and Rebekah Ratliff, CCLS, discuss the concept and application of co-mediation, where two mediators work together to solve disputes. The neutrals, who are known as the...more
Mediating employment disputes before legal action is filed gives parties an opportunity to settle their differences before incurring impressive attorney’s fees and expending valuable effort. Yet, it’s no easy thing to settle...more
Doesn’t it seem like all personal injury cases should settle at mediation? Due to the mountain of available data, there is much more predictability with the outcome of PI cases than with other civil cases. Yet it still...more
It sometimes happens that, despite the best efforts of all participants, negotiations grind to a stubborn halt and disappointment sets in. Before packing your bags, ask yourself these five questions. Your answer might be just...more