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My life as a discovery mediator began with a court order appointing me to conduct a mediation among the parties on all disputed discovery issues in a complex, multiparty case. At the time, I had not heard of the term...more
There are alternatives to taking a case to trial other than mediation. Arbitration is the process of settling a dispute through a presentation to a neutral third party or panel. The decision can be either binding or...more
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The legal profession likes to present the façade of unwavering perfection, which is why an accusation of malpractice can be particularly unsettling for the attorney at whom it is lodged. These allegations can make a lawyer...more
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
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Interview with Honorable John P. DiBlasi, J.S.C. (Ret.) of NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) as published in the Corporate Counsel Business Journal (CCBJ) - John DiBlasi is a highly sought-after mediator and...more
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