William L. Porter | Porter Law Group It is not uncommon in the construction industry for an out-of-state general contractor to include a provision in a subcontract requiring a California subcontractor to resolve disputes outside the state of California, even though the work is to be performed within California. Fortunately, most California subcontractors are immune… Continue reading Can I be Required to Mediate, Arbitrate or Litigate a California Construction Dispute in Some Other State?
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Practical Tips For Mediation Success
Rex Darrell Berry | Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud & Romo Often it is said that “the best result in mediation is the one that makes everyone equally unhappy.” Even so, experience proves that the party who usually comes out best in mediation is the one who is most prepared. This article provides some common sense,… Continue reading Practical Tips For Mediation Success
Why Traditional Mediation Methods Do Not Work
Tenny C. Rostomian-Amin | TALG Paving the Way for Skilled Mediation In 2020 much of life in America, and across the globe, came to a screeching halt as the coronavirus spread, closing courthouses as well as schools and businesses alike. The closure of state and federal courthouses left many litigants in a state of perpetual… Continue reading Why Traditional Mediation Methods Do Not Work
U.S. Litigation Basics – What Are Your Options?
Jihee Ahn | Harris Bricken When issues come up, most of our international clients believe filing a lawsuit is the only answer. Unfortunately, the United States litigation process is often complicated and expensive – there will be an exchange of information and documents, the taking of depositions, and probably some motion practice along the way… Continue reading U.S. Litigation Basics – What Are Your Options?
Dispute Resolution Methods: Using a Mediator
Rhys M. Farren | Davis Wright Tremaine In family businesses, where many decisions are intermingled with emotions, conflicts are inevitable. However, conflicts do not have to lead to negative consequences—they are part of human interaction and can promote efficiency and growth when dealt with properly. This series on Dispute Resolution Methods is aimed at providing… Continue reading Dispute Resolution Methods: Using a Mediator