Keith L. Seat is a full-time mediator and arbitrator who can effectively assist parties in resolving a wide range of telecommunications, antitrust and other commercial disputes. With over twenty years of legal experience as a mediator, arbitrator, litigator, advocate before executive branch agencies, and key staffer in the legislative and judicial branches, Mr. Seat brings a wealth of experience to his work as a mediator and arbitrator to help parties reach successful resolutions of complex disputes.
Mr. Seat began his legal career in a federal clerkship with U.S. District Judge William H. Becker, and then litigated antitrust and commercial disputes for many years at a major Washington law firm, Howrey, Simon, Arnold & White, where he first worked on telecom and technology issues. In 1993, Mr. Seat was named General Counsel of the Antitrust, Business Rights and Competition Subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, where he served for four years, playing a significant role in the enactment of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Returning to the private sector in 1997, Mr. Seat rounded out his experience with a senior in-house counsel position at MCI, one of the nation’s largest telecommunications firms. At MCI, he gained a first-hand appreciation for the important perspective brought to issues and disputes by in-house decision-makers. Mr. Seat also deepened his knowledge of telecom issues and gained experience addressing competition-related issues in the corporate setting, as well as helping resolve disputes among large organizations.
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Update on Home Foreclosure Mediation
Here is an additional update on Foreclosure Mediation across the U.S. by Mediation News Editor Keith Seat.
IRS Expands Its Appeals Mediation Program
The Internal Revenue Service has expanded and refined its mediation program in the Appeals administrative process, which was first introduced over a decade ago. Participation in mediation is voluntary for both the taxpayer and the agency. Among other procedures set forth, the mediator will be an IRS employee trained in mediation and compensated by the agency, while the taxpayer can pay for a non-IRS mediator to join as a co-mediator and can participate in the co-mediator’s selection with the agency. If mediation does not resolve all issues, the parties may request arbitration in appropriate circumstances.
Journal of Accountancy (September 11, 2009).
Australia Legislates More Mediation Muscle in Native Title Disputes
In an effort to reduce the backlog of 500 native title claims, the Australian parliament has amended the Native Title Act to strengthen mediation and give the Federal Court power over the mediation process and the ability to deal with recalcitrant parties. One senator raised concerns about mediators being given coercive powers by the amendment, especially since the legislation does not define who can be a mediator or require any particular qualifications or accountability, while other senators felt the amendments did not go far enough.
SMH.com.au (September 14, 2009)
Minnesota Court Enforces Settlement Agreement Which Stated It Was Binding, Despite Lack of Key Terms
A settlement agreement reached after thirteen hours of mediation was found enforceable by a Minnesota appellate court because the document expressly stated it was binding, despite the omission of precise descriptions of the land involved. The agreement recognized that additional details needed to be finalized and provided that if disputes arose over the final documentation the parties would have the mediator act as an arbitrator and decide the disputes. When issues arose, one party challenged the authority of the mediator turned arbitrator, but the court upheld both the settlement agreement and its arbitration provision.
Ed Cave & Sons, Inc. vs. City of Two Harbors, 2009 WL 2998001 (Minn. App. September 17, 2009) (Subscription Required)
Wisconsin Court Sanctions Insurer for Failing to Send Representative to Mediation
A Wisconsin appellate court upheld sanctions against an insurance company for failing to have a company representative appear in person at a mediation as required by court order. Although a lawyer for the company was present and a decision-maker was available by telephone, as is common in many mediations, the court ruled that was not sufficient where the company failed to obtain prior court approval or agreement from the other side and the mediator. Even though the other party did not object to the absence of the insurance representative at the time of the mediation, the majority of the court held that did not bar the claim for sanctions.
Lee v. Geico, 2009 WL 3085095 (Wis. App. September 29, 2009) (Subscription Required)
Long-Running Dispute over California Courthouse Construction Resolved in Mediation
A five-year, $50 million construction project for a courthouse in Santa Clara County resulted in assertions of faulty construction by the county and counter-assertions of faulty design and $17 million in change orders by the contractor. After a two day mediation, the parties agreed to resolve all claims against each other and from subcontractors for payments by the county of $8.1 million. Although the county Supervisor had predicted that the county would come away with money for the faulty work, he stated after the mediation that the settlement was worthwhile to avoid the burden and expense of litigation and that it was time to let the dispute go.
Gilroy Dispatch (September 14, 2009)
Appellate Mediation Program Begins in New Hampshire
New Hampshire is adding a mediation program for civil appellate cases pending before the state Supreme Court. The appellate program will be administered by the state’s Office of Mediation and Arbitration and rely on retired judges as mediators. The program expands mediation to all levels of court, from small claims and family, to civil cases in superior and probate courts.
WCax.com (Sept. 10, 2009); Appellate Mediation Program
Philadelphia Court Institutes Mandatory Mediation Program for Landlord-Tenant Appeals
A committee of lawyers convened by the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia to find ways to improve the court’s landlord-tenant program recommended a mandatory mediation program, which the court is now implementing. Mediation is particularly intended to assist the 40% of pro se landlords and nearly 100% of pro se tenants who are involved in appeals, which require compliance with procedural rules that are difficult for non-lawyers. The program is now recruiting and training volunteer “settlement masters” to act as mediators, who will have access to court papers through the court’s e-filing system and can call a helpline of experienced landlord-tenant attorneys with questions.
Legal Intelligencer (Sept. 30, 2009)
California Senate Uses Mediation to Avoid Legislative Action
The president pro tempore of the California Senate pulled legislation and sent it to outside mediation in order to prevent the Senate from overriding environmental laws to make it easier for Los Angeles to attract a professional football team with a new stadium. The president pro tempore has used mediation in this way before on transportation projects; he views negotiation as the preferred way of working out roadblocks, rather than precedent setting legislation that would ease environmental and land-use regulations for the stadium.
San Diego Union-Tribune (Sept. 12, 2009)
Mediation Is Subject of New TV Show
USA Network is developing a TV series called “Facing Kate” in which Sarah Shahi plays a lawyer who leaves her job to become a mediator. Reports note that the main character is divorced, suggesting an emphasis on family mediation.
Mediation’s Place Blog (October 29, 2009); THR.com (October 21, 2009)
Mediation Ordered in Case of Christian Teen Who Ran Away from Muslim Family
Significant attention has focused on the case of an Ohio teenager who claims her Muslim father threatened to kill her for converting to Christianity. The girl ran away to a church in Florida in July. A Florida judge ordered that the girl and her parents should participate in mediation, and ruled that the girl would remain in foster care until the matter is resolved.
CNN.com (September 4, 2009)
Maryland Community Mediation Expanding to Prisoners and Students
Fortieth Texas County Begins Mediation Program
Milwaukee Using Mediation to Resolve Police Complaints
New Zealand Mediation at Pivotal Point
Kentucky Mediating Criminal Cases
Farm Mediation Spikes in Minnesota
Mediation of Staff Concerns with College President to Be Webcast
New Zealand Court Mediation Turning to Private Mediators
Update on Home Foreclosure Mediation Efforts
Nearly a dozen states have now adopted mortgage foreclosure mediation programs to try to keep people in their own homes. Here is an update.
WIPO Opening Arbitration and Mediation Center in Singapore
U.K. Court Imposes Mediation Costs when Party Refuses to Participate
West Virginia Grievance Board Adds Mediation to Streamline Process
Mediators Support President’s Beer Summit
U.K. Court Requires Mediator to Testify Despite Privileges
Parliamentary Inquiry Proposes Mediation to Resolve Disputes Between Police and Protesters
Mediated Settlements of Sex Abuse Cases Involve Large Payments and Disclosure of Files
California Attorney General Offers to Mediate Environmental Dispute
Marriage License Fees Increasing to Fund More Family Court Mediation
Rutgers Law School Adds Mediation Center
Baseline Mediation Agreement Reached over Development of Big Tupper Ski Area
Parties in Dispute Have Difficulty Agreeing to Voluntary Mediation
Washington County Requires Mediation in Land-Use Disputes
Elder Mediation Service Launched to Address Dementia Issues
Legislation Introduced to Extend Federal Agricultural Mediation Program
Court Holds that Litigation Damages Cannot be Based on Amount Agreed Upon in Mediation
Ohio Supreme Court Sends Judges’ Lawsuit to Mediation
Federal Prosecutors to Mediate with Divorcing Couple
Pennsylvania County Mediation Program Criticized for Resolving Property Reassessment Challenges
Early Mediation Becoming More Common in Midwest
IMI Certification Process Progressing
New Venture Features Lawyer-Accountant Co-Mediation
Australian Court Awards Mediation Expenses as Costs of Proceedings
Georgia Regulations Require Mediation or Facilitation of Conflicts over Smart Growth Plans
Court Refuses to Allow Plaintiff to Cure Failure to Mediate
Early Resolution of Multi-Party Mining Disaster Achieved in Mediation
Directed Body Movements Can Assist Problem Solving
Wisconsin Smart Growth Requirements Provide Mediation Opportunities
Court Requires Mediation in Auto-Parts Maker’s Bankruptcy
Pennsylvania County’s Use of Mediation in Property Reassessment Limits Litigation
Hazardous Mediation Duty
Courts Must Enforce Settlement Agreements as Written
Foundation Frequently Uses Mediation to Assist Seriously Ill Patients
Joint Resolution Encourages Governor and Union to Mediate
Climate Change Disputes May Benefit from Mediation
Michigan Businesses Slowly Shifting Towards Mediation
Australian Courts Turning to Mediation
Update on Home Foreclosure Mediation Efforts
Keith Seat offers a comprehensive update on home foreclosure mediation developments in the United States.
Maine Considering Uniform Mediation Act
Agricultural Commission May Become Mediation Board
Courts Seriously Consider Sanctions for Failing to Appear in Person at Mediation
Mediator Facilitates Six-Month Discussion on Health Care Policy
Local Catholics Ask Vatican for Mediation over Parish Closings
Governor Uses Mediation Confidentiality to Shield Deal with Power Plant
Mediation Helps Prepare Inmates for Release
Federal Mediation Privilege Supported by Court Dicta
Texas Legislation Proposes Pretrial Victim-Offender Mediation Programs
Recession Shifting Disputes to Mediation
Value of Mediation Seen in Tough Economic Times
Remaining 9/11 Cases Mostly Settled in Mediation
Parties Seek to Disqualify Federal Judge Due to Role as Mediator
Mediation of Complex Sex Abuse Case Against Hospital Begins Second Year
OECD May Mediate Dispute over Refinery and Pipelines
New Zealand Considering Ongoing Mediation Role for Online Piracy Disputes
Mediation Progressing Well in Ghana
States Using Mediation for Consumer Restitution
International Mediation Developments
Missouri Introduces Legislation to Set Standards for Mediation
No Reported Effort to Use Mediation Confidentiality to Shield Mediator Improprieties
Anglican Bishops Agree on Mediation in Attempt to Avoid Church Schism
Singapore Police Gain Power to Push Mediation
Resort Development Disputes Expand to Squabbles over Mediation
Update on Home Foreclosure Mediation
Updates on home foreclosure mediation and other critical mediation practice news are chronicled by Keith Seat in Mediation News (available to Mediate.com Premium Members).
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Economy May Impact Mediation
Minnesota Judge Orders Sunshine Act Exception for Mediation by City Council and County Commissioners
Hawaii Considering Uniform Mediation Act
Insurer Reinstitutes Mediation Program for Resolving Hurricane Claims
Texas Regulation Offers Mediation Option in Taxable Value Protests
Foreclosure Mediation Update
States Using Mediation to Provide Consumer Restitution
Mediation Again on Best Career List
Baltimore Safe Streets Program Using Mediation to Reduce Murders
Peer Mediation Useful to Reduce School Bullying and Even Liability
Cities Resolve Litigation Plus More in Mediation
Texas Considering New Mediation Program for Hurricane Claims
Nebraska Mediation Program Expands Information Provided
Enforcement of Mediation Clause Doesn’t Bar Future Litigation
Watershed Mediation Still Succeeding After Ten Years
Update on State Programs for Mediation of Home Foreclosure Disputes
EEOC Reports Jump in Filings, Slight Increase in Mediation
Mediation Successful in Providing Consumer Restitution
Pennsylvania County Using Newly-Established Mediation Program for Property Reassessment Challenges
Unambiguous Confidentiality Agreement Merits Summary Judgment on Oral Settlement Claim
'Street' Mediation Works to Curb Homicides
Class-Action Discrimination Claims Against Dating Service Sent to Mediation
IRS Expands Mediation Options with Post-Appeals Pilot Program
Delaware Joins EEOC’s Universal Agreement to Mediate
China Continues to Ramp Up Mediation
International Trade Commission Begins Pilot Mediation Program
Mediation Confidentiality No Excuse for Court Not to Analyze Reasonableness of Class Action Settlement
Court Considers Parties’ Mediation Positions in Determining No Harm from Missing Insurer
West Virginia Bar Dismisses Judge’s Unauthorized Practice of Law Complaints Against Mediator, Advocate
New Mexico First State to Join EEOC’s Universal Agreement to Mediate
New York Continues to Seek Land Use Mediation Statute
Alabama Courts Must Order Mediation When Sought by Litigant
Lack of One Signature Prevents Admissibility of Multi-Party Settlement Agreement to Determine if Portions Are Severable
Public’s Need to Know Wrongful Death Outcomes Trumps Mediation Confidentiality in Virginia
Hong Kong Encourages Mediation of Lehman-Related Disputes
Singapore Monetary Authority Prefers Mediation for Investors
Wisconsin Amends Unauthorized Practice of Law Rule to Expressly Permit Mediation Advocacy in Wisconsin of Cases Pending Elsewhere, Without Bar Membership
States Increase Use of Mediation of Home Foreclosures
A number of states have recently moved forward to utilize mediation as a part of mortgage foreclosures and re-negotiations.
Con Artist Acting as Mediator Jailed
JAMS Gearing Up for Credit Crisis Disputes
Mediation Process Proposed for Grain Shipping
Mandatory Med Mal Mediation Working in Illinois County
Year-Long Mediation Effort Develops Better Bridge
Technical Mediation Urged for Expert Disputes
Arizona Initiative Would Eliminate Mediation in Homeowner Disputes with Builders
California Bill for HOA Mediation Vetoed
L.A. Bar Association Opposes Pay for Pro Bono Mediators
Analysis Finds Parties Generally Err in Rejecting Settlement to go to Trial
Florida Appellate Court Reverses Severe Sanctions for Breach of Mediation Confidentiality
Judge Faces Discipline for Appointing as Mediator a Lawyer Who Provided Discounted Divorce Representation
Use of Focus Groups and Tribute Video Helps Mediation Succeed
Mississippi’s Katrina Mediation Program Shows 80% Settlement Rate
Association for Conflict Resolution President and Board Begin New Terms
Fourth International Law School Mediation Competition
Widespread Adoption of Mediation Programs Reducing Litigation Costs
Updated Construction Form Agreements Rely on Mediation
Connecticut Offers Mediation of Eminent Domain Disputes
Detailed Mediation Agreement Flips City Council on Commercial Development
Francis Challenging Settlement from “Girls Gone Wild” Mediation; Sanctions Against Francis Sought for Not Meaningfully Participating in Separate Mediation
Mediation Resolving Psychological Harassment Complaints in Quebec
Citizens Group and City Defuse Racial Tensions Through Mediation
Monty Python Star Regrets Lack of Mediation in Third Divorce
Mediation Helps Heirs Minimize Conflict over Estates
Cricket Council Considering Use of Mediation Between Players
Analysis Finds Parties Generally Err in Rejecting Settlement for Trial
Personal Injury Settlement in Mediation Sets County Record
Settlements in Katrina Mediations Withstand Attack
Law Firm Name Not Allowed to Include “Mediation” in Rhode Island
New York Court Establishes Modest Statewide Mediator Training Requirements
Maryland Encourages Agricultural Mediation
Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit for Lack of Mediation
Mediation Model Urged for Long-Term Care Facilities
California Supreme Court Reverses Ghaderi: No Estoppel or Implied Waiver of Mediation Confidentiality
Subpoena of Mediator Upheld on Appeal in New York
Connecticut Enacts Foreclosure Mediation Program in Mortgage Relief Bill
Virginia County’s Mediation Swap Receives Achievement Award
Final Rules of Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Cover ADR
Michigan Law Establishes Mediation of Property Tax Disputes
Iowa Reactivates Flood Claim Mediation Program
Compensation Under Consideration for Philadelphia Judges Pro Tem
California Court Penalizes Lack of Mediation Attempt with Absent Party
Alaska State Senator Proposes Mediation over Pipeline
Kentucky Mediating Serious Criminal Cases
Disclosure and Apology for Medical Errors Reduce Claims
Speedy Mediation Service Launched
Mediators Undercharging for Services
California Court Tells Insurers with Potential Coverage to Attend Mediation in Person
Caseload of Oklahoma Supreme Court Reduced by Mediation
Mediation Gaining in Employment Disputes as Arbitration Declines
Litigation Funding of Smaller Parties Provides Mediation Counterweight
Debt Collector Grows Using Mediation
Mediation During Trial Yields $7.5 Million Settlement for Injuries from Stepping into Hole
Victoria, Australia Expanding Court-Connected Mediation
Missouri Bar Begins Mediation Program for Attorneys in Office Conflicts
Corporations Encourage Mediator Diversity
European Parliament Approves Mediation Directive for Cross-Border Civil Disputes
Idaho Enacts Uniform Mediation Act
Minnesota Adds Mediation to Fight Against Home Foreclosures
California Legislation Would Require Mediation of Public Works Disputes
Eleventh Circuit Holds Federal Arbitration Act Cannot Compel Mediation
Mediation Resolves Pet Food Multi-District Litigation in Principle
A comprehensive, cross-border settlement in principle addressing all major terms has been reached through mediation in the Pet Food Multi-District Litigation. While approval of a definitive settlement agreement is required, along with approval of both the U.S. federal court and Canadian courts, the parties reported to the New Jersey court that they are confident of final resolution. Once finalized, the administrator of a settlement fund will provide details to pet owners on how to submit...
Movie and TV Stars Pursue Mediation
Idaho Enacts Uniform Mediation Act
Resignations Undercut Florida’s Open Government Mediation Program
Minnesota Adds Mediation to Fight Against Home Foreclosures
Tennessee Judges Training in Mediation
North Carolina Court Requires Disclosure of Insurance Coverage Remaining Prior to Mediation
Lawsuit Filed to Spur More Insurance Mediation
U.K. Group Urges Mediation to Remedy Design Theft
Mediation Listed as a Top Career
Online Mediation Moves to Second Life
EEOC Continues to Focus on Mediation of Discrimination Charges
Co-Mediation by Doctors and Lawyers Begun for Med Mal Mediations
Mediation Central to Civil Justice Reforms in Victoria, Australia
Court Permits Post-Mediation Evidence of Settlement Agreement from Mediator
IRS and State Agency Successfully Mediate Tax-Exempt Status of Bonds
Sears Class-Action Settlement Approved after Two Years of Mediation
Two-Thirds of U.S. Bankruptcy Courts Now Use Mediation
Federal Circuit Mediation Program Impresses
Mediation Requirement Streamlined for Florida Homeowners Associations
Mediation Surges in India and China
Mediator Loses Certification in Virginia
Kentucky Legislation Would Require Med Mal Mediation and Shield Apologies
Alabama Again Introduces Mediation Confidentiality Legislation
South Carolina Probate Courts Try Mandatory Mediation
Controversy over Level of Party Competence Needed to Mediate
Litigator Criticizes Settlement Compromises as Poor Advocacy
Input Sought on Global Mediator Certification Standards
Idaho Introduces Mediation Confidentiality Legislation
Counsel in Contempt for Breaching Mediation Confidentiality
Utah Supreme Court Upholds Mediation Confidentiality, Seals Record, Recuses Trial Judges
Businesses Encouraged to Use Dispute Resolution Clauses
Hotel Association Urges Mediation Rather than Arbitration in Franchise Agreements
Extensive Negotiations Shape Mediation Agenda
Hong Kong Chief Justice Supports Mediation
Survey Concludes that Mediation Saves U.K. Businesses a Billion Pounds a Year
Mediation Gaining Momentum in Israel
Fiji Deregulates Telecom Industry Through Mediation
International Mediation Developments
Arkansas Adopts Pilot Appellate Mediation Program
Hopi Reservation Begins Mediation Program with Federal Support
Mediation Successful in Providing Consumer Restitution
Telecom Giant Mediates with U.S. to Avoid Prosecution
Mediated Settlement Increases Company’s Market Value 70%
007 Sent to Mediation
Senator Inhofe Suggests Mediation for Poultry Waste Dispute, Includes Related Provision in Farm Bill
Australian Agency Uses Mediation to Assist Small Businesses
Jamaican Foundation Seeks Funding to Establish Dispute Resolution Centers
Tonga Encourages Mediation During Law Week
Iowa, Ohio Turn to Mediation in Home Loan Crisis
Florida Tweaks Insurance Mediation Program
Georgia Supreme Court Creates Mental Capacity Exception to Mediation Confidentiality
Mediator Privilege Adopted in New Jersey
Litigation Survey Reveals Extensive Use of Mediation
World Bank Publication Urges Mediation of Corporate Governance Conflicts
Korea Promotes Mediation of Private Antitrust Disputes
Florida Permits Non-Lawyers to Be Circuit Court Mediators
Rhode Island Supreme Court Requires State Attorney General to Continue Mediation of Criminal Matter
Minnesota’s Farmer-Lender Mediation Program Building on Success
Punishment for Violating Mediation Order by Sending Counsel Alone Limited by U.S. Constitution
Largest Antitrust Settlement Reached in Mediation
Mandatory Med Mal Mediation Approved for Illinois County
Federal Court in Pennsylvania Proposes Expanded ADR Program
New South Wales Seeks to Reduce Cost of Court Ordered Mediations
Construction and Other Commercial Mediation Increasing in Scotland
Subpoena of Mediator Upheld in New York
Mediation Defense Fails to Prevent Criminal Penalties Flowing from Unauthorized Practice of Law in Canada
Mediation Resolves Land Dispute for Minnesota Twins Ballpark
Outside Mediators Best in Workplace Disputes
Seeking Common Ground, Muslim Leaders Reach Out to Christians
AAA Updates Mediation Procedures
Non-Lawyers May Represent Parties in FINRA (NASD) Mediations
Settlement Undone by Fraud Involving Prior Contradictory Statements
Senator Feinstein Offers to Mediate Mining Dispute
Telephonic Mediation Efficiently Resolving UK Personal Injury Claims
Alleged Fraud Insufficient to Void Settlement Agreement
Judge Orders Mayor’s Arrest for Failure to Appear at Mediation
Mediation Increasingly Used in Brokerage Disputes
IFC Providing Mediation Assistance to Macedonian Chamber of Commerce
Mediation Hailed As Hit in Scotland
Ninth Circuit Concludes Party Put on Notice by Information Despite Mediation Confidentiality
Texas Court Enforces Strict Terms of Agreement
Short Settlement Agreement Unambiguous and Enforceable
UK Using Mediation to Curb Gang Wars
Asian Mediation Association Forming to Address Commercial Disputes
Japan Upgrading Consumer Mediation Services
North Carolina Encourages Mediation of Criminal Cases
New Mexico Association Announces Mediator Certification
New York City Expands Online Dispute Resolution
Mediation Is Better Public Relations Option for Religious Groups
Abuse Case Against Mormon Church Enters Mediation
Mediation Critical When Litigation Unaffordable
West Australia Mediating Serious Criminal Cases
New Zealand Authority Finds Dismissal Unjustified for Post-Mediation Disclosures
Botswana Begins Court-Annexed Mediation
Mandatory Med Mal Mediation Expanding in Rhode Island
Factors in Cases Suitable for Court-Ordered Mediation
Federal Court Rejects Assertion of “Interest of Justice” Exception to Mediation Confidentiality
U.K. Construction Mediation Robust, But Judges Disfavored as Mediators
China Emphasizes Voluntary Mediation
Bangalore Celebrates First Mediation Center
California Court Reverses Judicial Exception to Mediation Confidentiality
School Board Mediation Succeeds After Open Meetings Fail
Mediation Brings Justice to Immigrating Parties After Trial
New Jersey Legislation Would Require Agencies to Promote Mediation
Empowered Mediators Suggested for Disputes Between Law Partners
International Reinsurance Protocol Promotes Mediation
Singapore Settlements No Longer Automatically Enforceable as Judgments
Mediation Expected to Build Consensus over Seattle Bridge
Mediation Takes Root in Poland
State Agency Representatives Lack Authority to Convert Mediation into Med-Arb
Final Wave of 800 MHz Spectrum Licensees Begins Mediation; Post-Mediation Costs to be Borne by Licensees
Court Bars Deposition of Counsel about Disclosures at Mediation, But Hints Mediator May Be Considered
Court Vacates Conditional Settlement
AAA Updates Mediation Procedures for Residential Construction Disputes
Toronto Judge Avoids Court Meltdown by Enhancing Mediation Programs
Lawsuit Delayed to Allow Mediation
Mediation Useful in Intellectual Property Disputes
First Set of Barristers’ Chambers to Launch Mediation Practice
Bangladesh Short on Trained Mediators
Settlement Agreement Invalid When Attorney Not Authorized
Inappropriate Mediation Conduct Lands Party in Jail
Informal Email May Sometimes Bind Parties to Settlement
Deposition of Mediator Improper Even When Mediated Agreement Unconscionable
Scottish Group Plans Register of Approved Mediators
Mediation Practices Less Common in Large Law Firms
Canadian Music Society to Mediate with Artistic Director
Worldwide Mediation Certification Planned
Mediation Successes in Africa Lead to Search for Understanding