Signature Resolution

When it comes to expert testimony, the role of the court looms large. The gatekeeping role of the court has significance not only in criminal cases, but in civil and family law cases where expert testimony is submitted. In an article by Hon. Scott M. Gordon (Ret.) that published in the Daily Journal Corporation he writes how the use of expert testimony in any trial requires a good deal of?preparation. He breaks down the process and a recent court ruling that illustrates this in the link below. https://lnkd.in/gnx3ad9B

Abe Melamed knew early in his legal career that he wanted to shift to ADR, noting that the stress of litigation motivated his decision.?He approaches each case to make sure each side feels heard, saying "catharsis is an important element" in the resolution process. Clients describe him as empathetic, patient and compassionate and know that he's going to get the job. Read this Daily Journal Corporation ADR profile on Abe to learn more about him and his style. https://lnkd.in/g8dn5Eyj

How to explain the reasons behind?a last-minute change cutting a prospective heir out of the will? How to understand a seemingly random gift to an unrelated person or entity? These are not new questions when it comes to family disputes. In this Daily Journal Corporation article by Clifford Klein, he reimagines the Shakespearean drama, King Lear in modern age and how a mediator might resolve this family battle. Check it out. https://lnkd.in/ghEtAKZr

Don't miss the CLM Alliance (Claims and Litigation Management Alliance) conference on December 4 in New York. Our own Doug Glass will speak on negotiating settlements. Register below!

Even though a majority of legal disputes are resolved outside the courtroom, using arbitration, mediation or some sort of negotiation, getting those cases to the finish line can still be an enormously costly and challenging process. In a recent Daily Journal Corporation article by Ellie K. Vilendrer, she writes about the importance of Early Dispute Resolution. She points out that parties?retain control?over the process and its outcome, and can dictate the timing, method, and terms of their own case resolution. Check out the other benefits of using EDR below. https://lnkd.in/guq5dafh

Are DEI trainings and programs due for an overhaul or an upgrade? Do we need to think differently about these programs and how we deliver them? According to Angela J. Reddock-Wright, Esq., AWI-CH, the answer is a resounding “yes.” In this article from the Daily Journal Corporation, she writes about the history of anti-bias and sensitivity training, best practices for training and the current state of DEI in the wake of SCOTUS affirmative action ruling and more. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/gkMDRV4R

Please join us for an evening of food and drinks at Holbrook House on November 13 at 5.30 p.m. to celebrate Nolan Armstrong joining our growing panel of esteemed neutrals in Northern California. Register below:

Incivility has manifested its way into our legal proceedings in a variety of?ways—rude emails, overly aggressive language in filings, obstructionist behavior during depositions, and toxic “meet and confers” where attorneys are supposed to iron out disputes. What is an effective solution and approach to simmer down some of the aggression? In this article by Victor Bianchini with the Daily Journal Corporation, he writes about the different ways incivility appears in disputes and how best to bring about a more peaceful process. Check it out. https://lnkd.in/gDAisQGB

Don't miss Ellie K. Vilendrer at the 37th Employment Annual Law Conference. She'll join the Mediators Roundtable on “Enhancing Settlement Outcomes: Mediators Share Top Strategies for Employment Cases” on November 7. Register below: https://lnkd.in/gFgJXYXE

Don't miss Ellie K. Vilendrer on October 29 at the Orange County Bar Association - CA where she will present to the ADR Section on “Emerging Trends in ADR.” Register below: https://lnkd.in/gqeuCRgU