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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.

The Conference is the premier event for professionals in the claims and litigation management industries and brings together risk and litigation managers, insurance and claims professionals, corporate counsel and outside counsel from all over the United States.

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.

This year, rankings were based on a survey of in-house corporate legal and compliance professionals from more than 500 companies. Corporate Counsel is the nation's leading integrated media source for the global in-house legal community covering legal affairs, business issues and government mandates affecting corporate America.

The survey was conducted online and targeted voters from the Midwest legal community which included the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. With this designation,

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