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Mediation Lessons from Mr. Rogers: What Lawyers can Relearn
April 17, 2026 - Shutterstoc In a September 2024 Gallup poll, a record-high 80% of adults said they believed Americans were “greatly divided” on the most im...
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When Trustees Engage in Untrustworthy Acts
April 03, 2026 - Shutterstock P arents designate their chil- dren, spouses designate each other, aunts and uncles de- signate their favorite nieces and nephews. ...
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Mediation Brackets: The “Money” Tool for Resolving Intractable Disputes
March 13, 2026 - This art was generated with the help of Shutterstock AI tools A s March Madness ap- proaches, “brackets” is the word on everyone’s lip...
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Divorces are Costly: Private Proceedings Reduce those Costs (Part II)
March 09, 2026 - Shutterstock T his is the second of a three-part series on ways to minimize the stresses and costs of complex fam- ily law cases. In the...
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Why Good Mediation Briefs Matter
February 13, 2026 - Shutterstock A ttorneys who represent clients in mediation know that they are expected to write mediation briefs. They may even have read ...
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Title IX: Under Various Presidential Administrations
February 06, 2026 - Shutterstock T he Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Jan. 13 in two cases involving Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. West ...
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Divorces are Costly: Private Proceedings Reduce those Costs (Part I)
February 02, 2026 - This art was created with the assistance of Shutterstock AI tools W hen couples dissolve their marriages, the emotional and financial costs...
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Sometimes You Can Get What You Need: In re Marriage of Strong
January 30, 2026 - This art was created with the assistance of Shutterstock AI tools In their 1969 album, “Let it Bleed,” the Rolling Stones introduced the clas...
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Mediation Briefs: Write Them the Right Way
January 27, 2026 - Shutterstock W hen I served as a judge, I saw firsthand the importance of a well-written trial brief. With limited time and resources,...
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Mediating Executive Termination Disputes
January 16, 2026 - This art was created with the assistance of Shutterstock AI tools T he involuntary termination of a corporate executive, particularly where t...
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Longtime Katten Partner Zia Modabber to join Signature Resolution
January 05, 2026 - Zia Modabber and Trent Reznor together many years ago A fter nearly four decades at the center of high-stakes entertainment litigation, Kat- ...
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AB 250: More Time for Sexual Assault Survivors
January 02, 2026 - Reprinted with permission from the Daily Journal. ©2026 Daily Journal Corporation. All rights reserved. Reprinted by ReprintPros 949-702-5390. W he...