A form of alternative dispute resolution in which the involved parties bring their dispute to a neutral third party, who helps them agree on a settlement; mediation is generally nonbinding, unless the ...

Throughout the mediation process, there are several critical decisions that plaintiff’s counsel will need to make. These decisions will, in turn, determine the ultimate direction of the case. First, ...

The concept of mediation in civil cases has had growing acceptance in American jurisprudence over the last 30 years. Although by definition mediation is a voluntary process, in various contexts and in ...