When I started mediating more than a dozen years ago, it was simply assumed that the mediation would begin with a joint ...

Attorneys should advise their clients of the opportunity to participate in pre-session calls. If a client does wish to participate in one, their attorney should let the mediator know. A pre-session ...

Some dos and don'ts of mediation that can help empower lawyers to best serve their clients' interests and unlock the full potential of alternative dispute resolution. Mediation has become an ...

Most lawyers are familiar with the ordinary sequence of a mediation. Typically, the mediator conducts a pre-mediation call with the lawyers and sometimes the parties, introducing everyone to the ...

The court plans to introduce a system for expert-led SEP mediation, intended to help parties come to an agreement within three sessions The Tokyo District Court plans to introduce a new system of ...