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May312013

The Ethical Neutral: What Must Be Disclosed In Mediation (via Law360)

By bfriedmanMay 31, 2013

A mediator with a national practice and decades of litigation experience, Bruce Friedman often contributes his thoughts on the Alternative Dispute Resolution process to well-respected legal publications. In this Law360.com article, Bruce addresses the confusion among lawyers and mediators over conflict-of-interest and disclosure requirements applicable to mediators in California. “Lawyers and mediators must know and…

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The Ethical Neutral

By bfriedmanMay 14, 2013

I have encountered some confusion among lawyers and mediators over conflict of interest and disclosure requirements applicable to mediators in California.  Some say there are no requirements at all.  Others say that there are rules requiring disclosure.  Turns out, both sides are right.  In court ordered mediations conducted by panel mediators, California Rules of Court,…

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Conducting a Multicultural Mediation

By bfriedmanMay 7, 2013

In our multi-cultural society, disputes arise between individuals from different ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds and between businesses, both domestic and international, run by these individuals.  The cultural background of the parties to a litigated dispute plays an important role in how they approach dispute resolution generally and their comfort level with the negotiating process.…

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Bruce A. Friedman Publishes Article on Insurance Coverage Mediations

By bfriedmanApril 15, 2013

Bruce A. Friedman, a mediator and arbitrator with a national practice, was recently published in Law360. Drawing on his more than 35 years of litigation experience, Bruce drafted a brief article describing the issues many litigators face during a mediation for an insurance coverage and bad faith claim. In the article, Bruce also provided solutions for all parties, including the mediator.

The article can be found on Law360.com here. Or continue reading for the full article.

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Mar272013

Bruce A. Friedman Publishes Article on Mediation & Commercial Litigation

By bfriedmanMarch 27, 2013

Mediation is certainly not a one-size fits all solution. In a recent article published by the ADR Times, Bruce Friedman discusses the three main styles of mediation and how each relates to the commercial case resolution process. Here’s an excerpt: “In my experience, in the mediation of commercial cases, the parties and their counsel want…

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Feb72013

When Insurance Coverage Issues Get In The Way of Settlement

By bfriedmanFebruary 7, 2013

As a litigator turned mediator, I believe it is crucial (both for myself and the parties for whom I mediate), that I stay current on relevant legal issues and practices. With that in mind, I recently attended a seminar on mediation and arbitration of insurance coverage disputes in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market.  …

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Jan32013

Losing Control Over the Negotiating Process During a Mediation

By bfriedmanJanuary 3, 2013

During the course of a mediation, there are opportunities for a party to exercise control in order to obtain the best result that can be achieved at a mediation. There are also critical points during the process when a party can lose control and cede it to the mediator and the other parties.  A handful…

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Dec112012

Tips For Mediating a Securities Class Action

By bfriedmanDecember 11, 2012

As every litigator and experienced mediator can attest, no two mediations are the same. In fact, the mediation process can vary greatly from practice area to practice area. I have mediated class actions, insurance disputes, real estate disputes, legal malpractice claims, and countless others (to view a brief summary of my mediation experience, please click…

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Nov12012

Binding Mediation, An Oxymoron

By bfriedmanNovember 1, 2012

We now have a new concept to add to the ADR lexicon — binding mediation.  I know it sounds bizarre, how can mediation, a facilitative process to encourage the parties to voluntarily agree to settle a case, become a decision making process where the mediator dictates the terms of the settlement at the end of…

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Oct122012

When is a Mediator’s Proposal Appropriate?

By bfriedmanOctober 12, 2012

Often times toward the end of a day of mediation, when it looks like the parties cannot come to an agreement on the terms of a settlement, a party may request a mediator’s proposal or the mediator may suggest it.  A mediator’s proposal is the mediators recommendation to both sides of the terms on which…

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Testimonials
  • [Bruce] knows when to talk, when to listen, and how to work the room.”

    James Thompson
    JPT Legal
  • Bruce took time to point out parts of each side’s case that could be made stronger and parts that could be deemphasized or omitted. Bottom line: the client came out of the exercise with a more focused case and better able to advance its positions. Bruce was superb.

    Ellis Mirsky
    The Network of Trial Lawyers
  • Bruce was prepared and understood the issues and the practical aspects of the cases. I really appreciated Bruce’s efforts in continuing to work with me and opposing counsel and his perseverance in settling the case.

    Frederick S. Reisz
    Meyers McConnell
  • I have known Bruce for years and highly recommend him. As a native New Yorker, he will be hearing significant matters in NYC as well as in L.A.

    Jeffrey Kravtiz
    Fox Rothschild
  • Bruce’s willingness to continue to follow up with both sides to settle the matter and his efforts in speaking directly with the clients to explain the issues and possible outcomes should the case proceed to trial were invaluable.

    P. Garrell
    Liner Law Firm
  • From the outset of the mediation, it was clear that Bruce understood the case and structure of a class action settlement. He was effective in his discussion of the issues in the case and made many helpful and constructive suggestions with respect to the negotiating process and the settlement terms.

    Tim Blood
    Blood, Hurst & O'Reardon LLP
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