Mediation Blog
Is Conflict Like Driving?
Recently, the Kluwer Mediation Blog posted an interesting discussion about the cognitive biases at play during a dispute. What caught my interest is that the author- Charlie Irvine- used the example of driving to make [Read More]
Going against the Grain
In disputes involving money, the usual scenario is that the plaintiff wants more money than the defendant is willing to pay. So, they go to a mediator who nudges the plaintiff to accept a little [Read More]
So Much for Modern Technology!
The First Appellate District of the California Court of Appeal published, then depublished (California Rule of Court 8.1105), then certified for publication a decision holding that a printed name and address at the end of [Read More]
Benefit vs. Purpose
My first mediation of 2015 settled based on pragmatism. It was a lemon law matter filed under California's Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act - Civil Code Section 1792 et seq. Plaintiff purchased the vehicle from [Read More]
An Update…. Milhouse v Travelers Commercial Insurance Company
Just before Christmas, Travelers Commercial Insurance Company ("Travelers") submitted its brief in opposition  (Travelers reply 3.pdf ) to that submitted by the Southern California Mediation Association ("SCMA") as amicus curiae on the issue of mediation confidentiality. [Read More]
California’s Legislature – Hard at Work Once Again-2014
First and foremost, I want to wish everyone a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. May 2015 bring you only joy and peace! Each year, I find it interesting to look through the new [Read More]
