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September 10, 2018
Appraisal – A Unique Form of ADR
Under California Insurance Code sections 2070-2071, fire insurance policies must contain an appraisal provision that may be invoked to settle disputes over the value of losses. A form of contractual arbitration, appraisal only...
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October 02, 2017
Mediation: The Unfortunate Demise of the Joint Session
Mediation is a valuable tool to resolve cases in lieu of protracted litigation and trial. Years ago, almost all mediations began with a “joint session” – an introductory meeting attended by all participating parties and the mediator. In...
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