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The focus of the program will be on how best to assist health care professionals regarding utilizations of mediation best practices to reduce claim backlogs and maximize reasonable outcomes of lawsuits.

The esteemed panel will focus on Federal Civil Rights Acts, Titles VII and IX and provide attendees with the knowledge of Federal and select State and City laws and codes involved with these sexual discrimination and sexual misconduct cases.

Since the outset of the pandemic, practitioners in all areas of the law have become familiar with virtual appearances. Between client meetings, court appearances , and depositions, "Zoom" has become both a noun and verb present in every aspect of the legal profession. Mediations and arbitrations are no exception.

Through a combination of award-winning mediators and arbitrators, exceptional case management and industry leadership, NAM has proudly served as the ADR administrator of choice for the legal community for nearly 30 years.

Successful mediators have come to learn that truth is a critical element in any successful negotiation. However, in an adversarial negotiation, trust is a relative thing. You may never come to fully trust your adversary, but that doesn’t mean parties can’t mutually engage in a good faith and ethical negotiation process-a simple and honest approach that is often derailed by parties looking to gain an advantage. The panelists will provide tips on how to use (ADR) in matrimonial matters and family law disputes.

The Roundtable discussion included important topics related to the legal industry and the business community about ADR, the differences between mediation and arbitration and how his role as a former Presiding Justice provides him with the skills and experience necessary to be an effective neutral.

The AASC Fall Conference brings together settlement consultants from across the country to participate in panel sessions, evaluate case studies and learn from industry experts.

In the article, Judge Schweitzer takes an objective look the reopening of the courts, businesses, returning to the office and the increased use of digital conferenced arbitrations and mediations not only in the United States but worldwide.

The panel discussion will address the best practices for the successful mediation of medical malpractice claims for plaintiff and defense counsel alike. Topics will include identifying which cases to mediate, client consultation and preparation prior to mediation, drafting the mediation statement and more.

London Justice Simon Bryan ruled that Caesars Entertainment Inc. must halt a Nevada litigation against the insurer, Markel Bermuda Ltd., over pandemic related losses, citing that an arbitration provision in Markel's policy issued to the Nevada-based gaming industry giant was valid and binding, entitling the insurer to an anti-suit injunction.