On June 7, 2012, the Third District Court of Appeals in California ruled that a failure to participate in mediation prevented a prevailing party from recovering attorney’s fees and costs. Cullen v. Corwin, 2012 DJDAR 7533 (2012). The case addressed a real estate dispute involving the alleged failure to disclose a defective …
Arizona Business Mediation
Another Reason Why Arizona Businesses Should Mediate in the Workplace and Train Employees in Conflict Resolution
Arizona Businesses have many good reasons to promote peace and conflict resolution in the workplace; as reported in a previous article , conflict in the workplace costs businesses a lot of money. Conflict results in higher employee turnover, more failed projects and costly litigation. A new study gives businesses one more …
AZ Business Mediation – Words That Can Save You Thousands
Litigation costs companies thousands to millions of dollars a year. Businesses that are sued or initiate litigation end up spending excessive funds on attorneys, experts, employee time away from work, and monetary judgments (if the company loses). Businesses also risk damaging their reputations with a public law suit. One …
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Why Arizona Doctors Should Attend Mediation to Resolve Medical Malpractice Cases
Most doctors live in fear of being sued for medical malpractice. Such claims are prevalent enough to explain the exorbitant malpractice insurance rates in many specialties. Malpractice claims bring the risk of a large judgment and a public trial. Even if a doctor’s insurance company settles the lawsuit, that does not …
Hire a Business Mediator in Arizona
Mediation is an effective method for addressing a variety of business-related matters, including: • Negotiating an ownership and/or partnership agreement when forming a new business or professional practice. • Resolving disputes between principals of an existing business or practice. • Renegotiating aspects of an …