Michelle Reinglass ADR
- Dec 12, 2012
Mediation tip: Giving up the lawsuit
Some parties have difficulty giving up their lawsuit. If asked, "Are you ready to settle and put it behind you?" they may answer "yes", but their actions belie that. The plaintiff may have difficulty letting go of the one thing that has kept him/her going- the chance to get redemption, or revenge. The defendant may not want to let go because of the fear of looking weak, or setting precedent (despite promises of strict confidentiality with "teeth" for a breach). Fortunately mo
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