Mediation Blog
Revisiting “Good Faith”!
In 2018, I wrote a blog about mediating in “good faith”. It involved a mediation in which defense counsel admitted that she was there ONLY because the court had ordered the mediation; her client was [Read More]
2020- The Year of More Equality in the Law!
During 2019, the California Legislature passed some interesting laws aimed at leveling the playing field on equality. The first law that caught my attention involves implicit bias. Several weeks ago, I posted a blog about [Read More]
Be Wary of Electronic Signatures!
A recent appellate decision from the Fourth Appellate District in San Diego teaches that a party who allegedly signs a document electronically can still successfully challenge her signature. In Fabian vs Renovate America, Inc., Court [Read More]
It is All a Matter of Perspective
“Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” — Calvin Coolidge I [Read More]
Why Do I Serve Goodies During Mediations?
Like many mediators, I usually serve some food during a mediation (along with water, coffee, tea etc.). Many of the participants are surprised and pleased when they come into the conference room and are greeted [Read More]
Implicit Bias is Everywhere: Even in the ER!
Recently, my husband handed me an article from the Washington Post which he saw while in D. C. on a business trip. It discusses implicit bias in the Emergency Room (ER) and thus, has nothing [Read More]
It is no accident . . .
that Phyllis is one of the most sought after and highly regarded mediators in Southern California. Could you use her help?