2023 September

Articles in this issue:

The myth of neutrality

If your goal is to unlock the value of your case, then understand that mediating “safely” doesn’t settle cases

Eric Ivary

A dispute-resolution process that incorporates an impasse-breaking mechanism directly into the mediation process

A desktop summary of elder-abuse arbitration law

Oral mediation-settlement agreements and the use of Evidence Code section 1118

Mark Kramer

Protecting medical-lien claims and the plaintiff through timely negotiation and disclosure of liens

A look at the pitfalls for an unrepresented claimant in the WC system

In Adolph, California Supreme Court declines to follow High Court on arbitration of PAGA actions

Curiosity leads to confidence and big wins

Talk to jurors post-verdict to learn, improve, and evaluate the verdict