There are clear guidelines that a mediator must follow as part of a successful mediation process. Of upmost importance is the impartiality of the mediator, demonstrating a lack of bias for any party or issue that may be raised during the mediation session. Inherent in that position of impartiality is the avoidance of any conflict … Read more
Mediators who work in the employment arena helping to resolve employee claims for discrimination, harassment or retaliation are facing new challenges when it comes to the issue of including standard provisions in their settlement documents that address the confidentiality and non-disclosure of the terms of the agreement. Typically, an employer’s motivation for reaching a pre-trial … Read more
The black robed judge peered over the elevated large wooden bench and spoke to the litigants with a stern tone. “I’m suggesting that the parties attempt to mediate their dispute. Why? Because all I can do from the bench is issue a money judgment either for or against one of the parties. But in mediation … Read more
It is certainly not that uncommon to be in a mediation where one side feels that it has moved to its “lowest number” while the other side has reached its “highest number” and the gap cannot be overcome. It is at a juncture like this where mediators can choose to insert themselves into the negotiation … Read more