The advantages/disadvantages of each, how to set up your litigation case for a successful mediation, and when private judging might be a good option.

Come meet local attorneys in San Mateo County who serve as arbitrators, mediators, and private judges.

Windor PLC's mediation services are easily adaptable to remote video conferencing methods such as Zoom, Skype, and FaceTime.

Jeff has written two new articles on mediation and litigation in the era of COVID-19.

May 14th at 12pm, join Jeff Windsor & Anne Goyette to learn more about mediation, including types of mediation and basic best practices.

May 5th at 10am, Jeff Windsor will discuss issues related to commercial contract and lease disputes arising out of the stay-in-place orders and moratoriums as a result of COVID-19.

Windor PLC's mediation services are easily adaptable to remote video conferencing methods such as Zoom, Skype, and FaceTime.

SB707 went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. The bill makes a company's failure to pay all, or part of the costs required for arbitration a breach of the arbitration agreement.

Reminder: Starting January 1, 2019, Section 1129 of the Evidence Code will require written disclosure by attorneys to clients about the confidentiality requirements in mediation. A sample disclosure form is included.

Starting November 1st, new rules apply to all lawyers practicing in California. Here we review just a handful of the bigger changes.

Save the Date: October 18th from 5pm to 7pm. Cocktails and refreshments will be served, and James P. Fox will be our guest speaker. Come mix and mingle while supporting the San Mateo County Law Library.

Santa Clara University's School of Law has a new home in Charney Hall. Come to the dedication event on Oct 12th and get a look at the modern, high-tech space.

Amendment to the Evidence Code requires written disclosure by attorneys to clients about the confidentiality requirements in mediation. A sample disclosure form is included.

California Supreme Court rejects "de minimis" doctrine, says employers must pay employees for small amounts of time worked before punching in or after punching out.

An injured plaintiff may pay out-of-pocket for medical expenses and not be subject to Howell.

The US Supreme Court ruled that mandatory arbitration clauses with class action waivers in employee contracts are legal. This will effectively prevent employee class action suits.

With this tough new standard, California employers will need to scrutinize their employee status classifications.