Mediators

What mediators want is to figure out what is causing the dispute, and how to resolve it. In some cases, the history of the dispute might be...

I am writing a NDA and I need to add that the party signing includes all hiers, relatives, family, etc. How would I word this?

Remember that if the individual is under an obligation not to disclose, then that should include not disclosing to family, heirs, etc. (And there...

Attach the entire email string and ask them to admit that it is genuine. Then in a second question, ask that if they contest the genuineness of...

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What is the best way to make the contractor pay for delays and non-compliance of contractual obligations

Probably you should try the "ask a gangster" website instead of the "ask a lawyer" website. (Of course I would never suggest that you actually do...

The way you mediate that is you make her an offer that is in some way or another better for her than facing the alternative of trial and waiting...

A very detailed typed confidentiality settlement agreement vs the few words handwritten on scrap paper at mediation?

The answer depends on whether the short form was intended to be binding in case the long form is not signed. And usually it will say on its face...

You can go to small claims court with a case like this, but before you do that try telling them you just want to return it and get your money back.

Can a plaintiff move for contempt in a civil case?

It sounds like the judge is telling you that she wants to handle this her way and does not appreciate being pushed. So maybe the best thing you can...

Can a request for document authentication be made to the other party after discovery is closed and before the trial takes place?

In connection with the final status conference, you will usually be required to file a list of trial exhibits and list of witnesses. Some judges...

Order states we have a mandatory mediation that we have to split the costs on. What if we can agree on a mediator?

If you've already decided that the mediation is going to fail, then your inability to agree on a mediator might make some sense: since you think...