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ONLINE OR IN PERSON (PER CDC GUIDELINES)
Breaking the First Offer Logjam in Mediation

Breaking the First Offer Logjam in Mediation

Recently, in a mediation training, a new mediator asked me what to do when a defendant is unwilling to submit an offer because they are convinced the case will be thrown out of court. The following technique was designed for mediators, but it can also be effective for...