Michelle Reinglass ADR
- Nov 29, 2013
Mediation Tip: The Bird in the Hand-better or worse?
Parties in mediations often think that they will do better going to trial than taking the settlement on the table, or finishing the process to discover the best outcome of the day. A mediator's response to that hard line position, is that there is no guaranty in going to trial, and that risks will follow them through the trial, post-trial and appeal process. A verdict this past week perfectly exemplifies that risk. The newspaper headline states "Black LA firefighter awarded $
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