Ten Steps To A Successful Mediation
Littler Mendelson, P.C.
This article discusses the steps that can be taken to maximize the possibility that a reasonable and mutually satisfactory settlement can be achieved through the use of mediation.
New California Mediation Confidential Law
Roderick M. Thompson of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
The California legislature recently passed, and the governor signed last month, a law (AB 939) substantially re.
Top 10 Recommendations for Creating Enforceable Online Agreements
Ralph M. Pais and Amy Melaugh of Fenwick & West LLP
Because the law interpreting the enforceability of online agreements continues to evolve, companies that want to create binding agreements with their online customers still face significant challenges. While the enforceability of an online agreement ultimately depends on the particular circumstances of that transaction, companies seeking to improve the likelihood that their current online agreements will be upheld should consider the following ten recommendations.
Collaborative Law (Divorce)
Bartholomew & Wasznicky LLP
Enduring a divorce is a trying time in anyone's life, let alone having to suffer through disputes regarding property, child custody, huge legal bills, lengthy court hearings and the loss of one's significant other. Collaborative law, also referred to as Collaborative Practice or Collaborative Divorce, is the newest appropriate dispute alternative to a traditional litigated court divorce.
Informal Dispute Resolution Through Full Settlement Checks: The Doctrine of Accord and Satisfaction in Maine
Brett D. Baber of Rudman & Winchell
Many businesses or consumers seek to avoid litigation, despite a dispute over a debt, by making payment with a.