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Revisiting binding mandatory pre-dispute arbitration clauses

Legislators look to preclude such clauses in consumer and employment matters

James C. Sturdevant

From Issue: 2007 September

Pleading and proving gross negligence in light of City of Santa Barbara

California Supreme Court affirms that liability waivers for future gross negligence are unenforceable as a matter of public policy

Shirley Watkins

From Issue: 2007 September

Hunting for deception in mediation: Winning cases by understanding body language

Deciphering deceit, much like the game of chess, is about assessing your opponent’s strategy

Jeffrey Krivis
Mariam Zadeh

From Issue: 2007 September

Fighting predatory lending: An exciting new practice area with statutory attorneys’ fees

Right now, consumer attorneys are the only hope for those Californians stuck in predatory loans

Michele Magar

From Issue: 2007 September

Class actions under attack . . . again!

Proposed initiative would be the most significant change in California class-action law in decades

Gregg A. Farley

From Issue: 2007 September

Appellate mediation in California

Appellate Court leads the way in successful settlement conference programs

John Toker

From Issue: 2007 September

Preparing your client (and yourself) for mediation

Preparation of the client for mediation is as important as preparation of the case

Ramsay “Buzz” Wiesenfeld

From Issue: 2007 September

Is a ship in dry dock still a vessel?

A look at maritime mediation and the Jones Act

Alexander Polsky

From Issue: 2007 September

How to win at mediation the Bill Walsh way

As Walsh ran scripted plays, so too should your mediation moves be scripted

Bradley Bostick

From Issue: 2007 September

Crafting an enforceable settlement agreement

Taking the time to include key provisions in drafting settlement agreements can prevent lost clients, lost money, and even malpractice suits

Paula M. Lawhon

From Issue: 2007 September

Arbitration myth busting: What every attorney and client needs to know

All arbitrators “split the baby,” misapply the law, prevent discovery and rule with ultimate authority – or do they?

Solange E. Ritchie

From Issue: 2007 September

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