The headlines in 2017 involved emerging headlines showing litigation and sexual harassment claims. In 2018, there is no indication of these headlines slowing down. The boost in sexual-harassment claims coincides with the prevalent and ongoing social movement which has supported those who are victims of sexual harassment to step forward
Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution procedure where the parties meet with a trained impartial party, called a mediator, and attempt to achieve a settlement of the dispute. Throughout the dispute resolution process, the two parties will work with an attorney to achieve agreements on several problems.
Lawsuits are a time- consuming process that can destroy a business partnership. Moreover, usually the party that wins the dispute ends up losing a lot of money. Therefore, it’s essential to include a pre-litigation mediation clause as part a two-party business contract.
There is probably no greater overlooked sector of real estate investing than investing in raw, vacant land. If you are investing in raw land, you should be aware of how to do so effectively. You should first be aware that the rules regulating raw land investing are different than the
The probate court process is how an estate handles the settlement of the distribution of property. The process can be hard to handle on your own. When you don’t have a probate attorney or expert, it can be completely impossible. The entire estate can get tied up in the courts.
Although California’s Governor, Jerry Brown, officially declared the drought to be over, the state still encourages water conservation and efficiency. Recently, SCA 9 was proposed by Senator Steve Glazier (Democrat Orinda) to help mitigate the effects of future droughts on California by incentivizing the construction of rainwater capture systems.
When two parties want to settle a dispute, negotiation and mediation are two avenues they can try rather than immediately filing a lawsuit with the courts. Both are self-help methods to solving disagreements between two parties, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. What’s Involved in Negotiation?
When a dispute arises that cannot be resolved between two parties, they will frequently opt for litigation as a means of settling the dispute. Why Litigate? In the normal course of events in a commercial transaction, disagreements occur. Litigation is recommended so both sides can state their case, and the
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In the state of California, it is a crime to knowingly transmit an STD (sexually transmitted disease) to another person. There are three laws with regard to individuals who have HIV. The consensus is that this legislation needs to be tougher, and strictly enforced.