When Wisconsin’s legislature enacted the state’s so-called “mediation privilege” in Wis. Stat. § 904.085, it expressly sought, in subsection (1) of that provision, “to encourage the candor and ...

Mediation offers the unique opportunity to have open discussions, control risk, manage cost and resolve litigation on predictable and agreed upon terms. Yet, even seasoned attorneys frequently fall ...

CHICAGO — Lawyers for five Wisconsin school districts trying to recoup their ill-fated $200 million investment in collateralized debt obligations to fund their non-pension retiree health liabilities ...

Mediation has become an increasingly preferred alternative to litigation in resolving disputes across business, family, and civil matters. As clients and attorneys seek more efficient, private, and ...

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 ...