Personal injury mediator sees less cases settling
A few years ago, opposing counsel in closing arguments called J. Michael Riley a “gun for hire,” likening the Axley Brynelson LLP lawyer to the character of Paladin in “Have Gun — Will Travel.”
Murphy Desmond mediator knows when to ignore the rules
When all else fails, mediator Marinus “Rick” J.W. Petri isn’t afraid to throw the rule book out the window.
Green Bay mediator adapts to changing insurance industry
Most evenings for veteran insurance defense litigator Mark Pennow are spent preparing for the next day’s mediation.
Litigator thinks family law should stay out of the courtroom
Although she’s trained as a mediator, it was an interest in litigation that got Marta Meyers started in law.
Commentary: Don’t be afraid of joint sessions
Every A-list mediator knows an effective joint session can be a critical, persuasive and powerful component of a worthwhile mediation process.
Point, counterpoint: Will Mortimore v. Merge Healthcare Inc. have lasting effect on Wisconsin arbitration?
In an opinion filed Sept. 18, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled to reverse a decision that an oral employment contract go to trial when it should have gone to arbitration.
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