Mediation: The Sensible Alternative to Litigation

Most folks who sue someone angrily, in an effort to redress a wrong that was done to them, say “I only want my day in court.” But having your “day in court” these days is not a sure thing. The court… Read More

Five Keys to a Successful Mediation

Whether you are a plaintiff or defendant engaged in litigation, or are someone faced with litigation which has not yet been filed, you will probably be counseled by your attorney to consider mediating your dispute. Many people confuse “mediation” with… Read More

Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements

The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled that employees may be required to consent to arbitration of all Title VII claims as a condition on employment in Equal Employment Opportunity Comm’n v. Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps,… Read More

Ninth Circuit Finds Employers Can Stop Class Actions with Arbitration Clauses

In the recent Ninth Circuit decision in O’Connor v. Uber, the Ninth Circuit reversed an order of the district court denying Uber’s Motion to Compel Arbitration. Rather than address the issue of whether Uber Drivers were employees or independent contractors,… Read More