In most insurance coverage disputes, the parties arrive at mediation fully aware of the other side’s position. An insured makes its position known when it submits the claim or during the claim ...

Counsel sometimes claim that the parties each know the other’s position only too well, making opening statements unnecessary. Or they will sometimes say that opening statements use too much valuable ...

A well-prepared mediation statement can set the tone for a successful resolution. From balancing shared and confidential content to structuring facts clearly, preparation is key. Incorporating ...

In fiscal year 2024, the EEOC received 88,531 new charges and conducted 11,998 mediations, resulting in the resolution of 8,543 charges. These mediation success rates—reflecting a resolution of 9.6% ...

In New Jersey, many civil disputes are resolved by way of settlement conferences conducted by judges or by mediation. This article is a primer for attorneys new to civil litigation to identify key ...