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Is arbitration truly cost-effective?
November 02, 2023 - Shutterstock A rbitration – when conducted in accordance with rules and ethical standards – truly represents the best of both worlds. It...
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Evaluating Calif. Law On Litigation During Arbitration Appeals
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Bakery case before Supreme Court shows knead for clarity of FAA exemption
October 18, 2023 - Shutterstock Rex Berry is a mediator and arbi- trator with Signature Resolution. Mandatory arbitration of employment disputes has been litigated ne...
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Why Standing Analysis Is Key In Data Breach Mediation
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Diversity Issues in Mediation
October 01, 2023 - E mployment mediations frequently involve sensitive issues, including equal opportunity, inclusivity, and fairness within the workplace. Whether a pa...
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Don’t let a liquidated-damages clause nullify your settlement agreement
August 28, 2023 - When legal matters are settled by disputing parties through mediation outside of the courtroom, it is generally cause for celebration. Instead of...
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A candid look at ‘diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging’ in the legal profession
August 27, 2023 - Angela Reddock-Wright is a neutral with Signature Resolution. Prior to taking on the role of a mediator and arbitrator, she served as an employm...
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Tell your story, but to a mediator
August 27, 2023 - On July 1, Rabbi David Wolpe retired from his pulpit. Reflecting on the value of community, he wrote in the New York Times: “We, who do not kn...
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Mandatory settlement conferences are not mediations
August 21, 2023 - While the primary goal of both a mediation and a mandatory settlement conference (MSC) is the same – to settle a case – there are important di...
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A lawyer’s reputation can be hard to untarnish
August 21, 2023 - Kenneth So is a neutral with Signature Resolution. He served nearly three decades on the San Diego Superior Court bench, where he was the courtâ...
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Questions remain after Adolph v. Uber Technologies, Inc. decision
August 14, 2023 - Shutterstock T he California Supreme Court’s July 17 ruling in Adolph v Uber Technologies, Inc. has been read, dis- cussed and dissected ad na...
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Arbitrator Disclosure Requirements, Failures, and Disqualifications
August 14, 2023 - Arbitration has historically been the bete noir of alternative dispute resolution, but this censure is largely undeserved. True, the grounds for ...