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Alabama Judge Appoints Mediator in Long-Running Med Marijuana License Dispute

Insurance Journal

AP) — A judge has appointed a mediator in the long-running dispute over who gets licenses to grow and sell medical marijuana in Alabama. MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson named retired Circuit Judge Eugene Reese to act as …

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Tennessee DCI Returns $9.5M to Policyholders in Mediated Claims Disputes

Insurance Journal

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance so far this year has secured more than $9.5 million for policyholders whose insurance claims had been denied, the department announced this week. The payments, mostly from property insurers, are the result of …

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Why Are Mediation Skills Essential for Modern Lawyers?

Destination Articles Blog

Mediation is rapidly transforming the dispute resolution mechanism in the United States, with an increasing number of cases being diverted from courtrooms to mediation sessions. Mediation makes dispute resolution faster, more efficient, cost-effective, and with less conflict.

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Mountain West Conference Seeks Mediation Over $55M in Dispute in Poaching Suit

Insurance Journal

The Mountain West Conference said it is seeking mediation in the lawsuit the Pac-12 filed against it in an attempt to avoid paying $55 million in “poaching” fees for bringing five Mountain West teams into its own league. The Pac-12 …

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It is Important to Understand an E-Discovery Vendor’s Contract

E-Discovery LLC

In brief summary, it required prompt communication of any grievance, time to cure, an internal complaint escalation process, mediation, and: If mediation is unsuccessful, the dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration pursuant to the commercial rules set by the American Arbitration Association.

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Big Tobacco Firms Near Deal to Settle Canada Smoking Risk Cases

Insurance Journal

Under the proposal from a court-appointed mediator, Canadian subsidiaries of Philip … Three of the world’s biggest tobacco companies are near a possible deal to resolve longstanding claims in Canada that they held back information about the health risks of cigarettes.

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Scheduling Orders Are Mandatory; Vital to Caseload Management; and, Enforced Even Where Parties Got Themselves Into a “Pickle” by Dilatory Efforts to Cooperate

E-Discovery LLC

This order insures that the parties have a clear understanding of what the Court means by the word “promptly.” Mediation has been ordered to negotiate an ESI Protocol or “discovery plan.” “Order on Proposed ESI Order” – Is There a Better Mousetrap? Id.at *4. Application of Phil Favro & Judge Peck’s Lessons on Search Design (Oct.

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