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The high cost of litigation, as well as the reality that most civil litigation, resolved prior to trial, has made mediation of civil matters more prevalent. Combined with the increase in court-mandated mediation and court-annexed alternative dispute resolution programs, mediation has become a fact of life for litigators and parties alike. Knowing the keys to a successful mediation, therefore, is essential for any litigator.

Join Judge Weinstein in a panel discussion that will address how to successfully execute virtual mediations and depositions while keeping up with the ever changing realities of operating a civil practice during these unprecedented times in today's world.

If you have any cases “ready for mediation” and would like to scheduled them. Please contact your NAM Account Executive today or email customerservice@namadr.com to submit a case.

Contested matters in the Surrogate's Courts of New York are part of the trend of increasing litigation in our society. The weight of that trend is all the more heavier following the closure of the courthouses and the limit placed on the reopened courthouses following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hon. Peter B. Skelos (Ret.) and Gary H. Tabat, Esq. will join an expert panel that will address why attorneys and litigants must come to understand that courthouse life in the post-pandemic world will only serve to exacerbate the problems of our historically overburdened matrimonial parts.

The program will focus on the unique issues involved in insurance coverage disputes - with particular attention paid to the practical benefits of resolving these disputes via Mediation. Our panel will discuss the means and methods of resolving these disputes in the context of various claims, fact patterns, parties, policies, and types of damages.

Teleconferencing and videoconferencing are hot topics in today's environment. Join NAM's award-winning neutral, Hon. John P. DiBlasi (Ret.), and learn why legal professionals are using this form of communication now more than ever, heightening the exposure to cybersecurity threats

If you have any cases “ready for mediation” and would like to have them scheduled, please contact your NAM Account Executive today or email customerservice@namadr.com to submit a case.

Teleconferencing and videoconferencing are hot topics in today’s environment. Legal professionals are using this form of communication now more than ever, which heightens the exposure to cybersecurity threats. “User hygiene” should be top-of-mind to ensure that mediations and arbitrations are not subject to attack by hackers.

The program will provide a comprehensive overview to virtual mediation and arbitration, including guidelines and protocols regarding cybersecurity for virtual hearings, and a review of available technology and choice of platforms.