2019 August

Is mediation a profession?

A look at the regulation of mediation

The effectiveness of mediation briefs turns on a combination of content, length, distribution and timing

Forgiveness can have a role in many mediations and can be the missing element in reaching settlement

Special Masters streamline the dispute resolution process, minimizing the costs, delays and risks of complex cases such as construction defects

Using appreciation to create an emotional connection and overcome resistance to unpleasant facts in order to achieve better outcomes in mediation

The mediation program offers mediators the eye-opening opportunity to role play as plaintiffs and defendants

Counsel should always strive to ensure continuing jurisdiction to enforce the settlement remains vested with the trial court

Ernie Long

Bay Area native doesn’t travel far to come a long way in 47-year career

New limits on confidentiality may have chilling effect on settling sexual-harassment cases

Everybody lies, right?

Maintaining the personal touch in personal injury through regular client contact