2015 September

While a PPAFP does not strictly amount to a de jure “proprietary interest” in the litigation, it certainly has the characteristics of a de facto interest

Fred Carr

From Issue: 2015 September

Profile: Steger Johnson

Veteran litigator and mediator takes a step back from a decorated, fast-paced career

Stephen Ellison

From Issue: 2015 September

Preventing defendant from muddying the waters at trial

Using Howell to the plaintiff’s benefit at trial

Alexandra A. Hamilton

From Issue: 2015 September

Five things mediators do that drive me crazy

Ill-chosen words and misguided actions can disturb the flow of negotiation... and don’t get me started on the empathy stuff

David Graulich

From Issue: 2015 September

Appellate Reports and Cases in Brief

Sanchez v. Valencia Holding Co. Decision by the California Supreme Court on the State’s power, in the wake of AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion to declare arbitration agreements unenforceable because they are unconscionable

Jeffrey I. Ehrlich

From Issue: 2015 September

A mediation primer for the plaintiff’s attorney

Making your case stand out to the other side, and what to do when they ask you to dance

Bruce M. Brusavich

From Issue: 2015 September