In a Mediation Settlement Agreement does one have any recourse besides litigation when settlement instructions are not followed?

You are probably right in your analysis of the costs and likely outcome of litigation, but someone would have to read the agreement to make sure of...

Does the jury have to be presented with evidence before reaching a verdict?

It's hard to tell from your description exactly what happened here, but if you are saying that you were unable to get some evidence you wanted...

Employement Law Question - Employer is trying to force us to sign a Binding Arbitration Agreement,

This is unfortunately a problem that probably only Congress can fix, because the Supreme Court has construed the Federal Arbitration Act to allow...

Must a lawyer ethically consult an appellate specialist in a complicated appeal?

A lawyer's obligation is to represent a client competently. That means if a lawyer undertakes an appeal, the lawyer is supposed to live up to the...

It is possible that your lawyer could settle your case for you after you and your lawyer have discussed settlement parameters, and perhaps a...

If you are going to settle the matter through mediation, it's not really a matter of protecting your rights. It's a matter of trying to resolve the...

That language is pretty standard. All it means is that the deposition continues until it is finished. Very few lawyers will actually insist that...

Do I need a lawyer at mediation to be reinstated to my nonprofit? Suspension is not in bylaws. CA due process was not given.

You are not required to have a lawyer present at a mediation. And it probably won't affect whether the other side ignores your evidence or not,...

Can an employer have people work for them for free? Our boss is cutting hours and pay.

No, if your employer is just trying to find people to do the same work for free. Yes, if the employer follows the guidelines for unpaid interns....

There are ways. You can show the statements to the other side before trial, and see if they will stipulate to their admissibility. You can offer...