Time for some good news: We already know that we can hold effective mediations online, but dare we say that videoconferencing may actually be better than in-person hearings? ...more
Authors preface: Mediation is indisputably the most cost-effective and efficient way to resolve disputes. Moreover, there is positive energy and cautious optimism in the mediation process, which every participant enjoys....more
There are numerous benefits associated with using mediation to resolve medical malpractice disputes. The mediation process affords both parties more control over the process, often reduces the cost of litigation, and can...more
3/11/2020
/ Affirmative Defenses ,
Complex Litigation ,
Damage Caps ,
Damages ,
Defense Strategies ,
Discovery ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Expert Witness ,
Local Rules ,
Malpractice Insurance ,
Mediation ,
Medical Malpractice ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Written Consent
TOP MEDIATORS CONVENE AT THE SDNY U.S. COURTHOUSE IN MANHATTAN AND DISCUSS INCREASED USE OF MEDIATION IN FEDERAL CIVIL CASES -
On Tuesday evening, May 7, 2019, Ken Feinberg, Esq. was the first of several prominent speakers,...more
When a lawsuit is pending, there’s no better, more practical and effective way to resolve the dispute than through alternative dispute resolution (ADR). What a great feeling when all issues are settled. The case is completely...more
4/10/2019
/ Best Practices ,
Defense Strategies ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Expert Fees ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Mediation ,
Pre-Trial Motions ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Settlement Negotiations ,
Trial Preparation ,
Witness Preparation
The perspectives of plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury cases are inherently different – both sides have an interest in resolving their disputes quickly, while attempting to get the best possible results for their...more
8/21/2018
/ Bodily Injury ,
Car Accident ,
Commercial Vehicles ,
Construction Accidents ,
Defense Strategies ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Liability Insurance ,
Litigation Fees & Costs ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Mediation ,
Negligence ,
Pedestrian Accidents ,
Personal Liability ,
Risk Management
Mediation is inherently a win-win proposition. All sides to a dispute need to gain something for a mediation to be successful. Why participate if there is nothing in it for you? But too many times, parties don’t think about...more