Denise Johnson – April 3, 2013 James Curry, a presenter at this year’s Combined Claims Conference in Long Beach, Calif., practiced in-house insurance defense work for 35 years and recently started his own mediation practice based in the San Fernando Valley. In an interview with Claims Journal, Curry, a seasoned mediator, provided tips to assist… Continue reading Expert Shares Tips on Successfully Mediating Claims
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Electrical Discovery In Commercial, Construction Disputes Poses Challenges
Gregory R. Meeder – March 13, 2013 Arbitration and mediation, two forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), are popular forums in which to resolve commercial and construction disputes because ADR is considered less expensive, faster and more efficient than court litigation. In recent years, however, ADR — specifically arbitration — has been criticized as becoming no… Continue reading Electrical Discovery In Commercial, Construction Disputes Poses Challenges
How to Make the Most of Mediation
Lynn M. Fischman Uniman – September 28, 2012 Today it seems that every case is mediated at some point, either voluntarily through private mediation services or involuntarily pursuant to court order. Mediation offers the parties a consensual resolution of their dispute at a relatively modest cost compared to litigating in court or before an arbitration… Continue reading How to Make the Most of Mediation
Mediation 301: When to Mediate
Shep Davidson – May 24, 2012 – The In-House Advisor After having read Mediation 101 and Mediation 201, you should have a solid understanding of what mediation is and how it works. Now, let’s discuss when it makes sense to mediate. While different types of cases get resolved through mediation every day, mediation is not… Continue reading Mediation 301: When to Mediate
Mediation 201: How Mediation Works
Shep Davidson – May 17th, 2012 – The In-House Advisor Hopefully, Mediation 101 gave you a clear understanding as to what mediation is. Now, let’s discuss how mediation works. Pre-Mediation Considerations While selecting a mediator can be critical, unlike when selecting an arbitrator, parties should not be very concerned that a biased mediator might force… Continue reading Mediation 201: How Mediation Works