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What Makes Business Mediation Successful?
Business And Commercial Law

What Makes Business Mediation Successful?

If your organization is considering adding mediation to its dispute resolution toolkit, you’re on the path to making your business run more smoothly. However, if you’ve never participated in business mediation before, you probably have questions.  At the Law Offices of Denise Eaton

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Aggressive Negotiation in Mediation: Can It Hurt Your Claim?
Mediation

Aggressive Negotiation in Mediation: Can It Hurt Your Claim?

There are many philosophies regarding the most effective negotiation techniques. Some people recommend an aggressive approach, while others prefer collaborating with their negotiation partners.  Aggressive negotiation techniques include making extreme demands, setting hard deadlines, using aggressive language, and issuing ultimatums. In contrast, collaborative

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Enforcing Mediation Agreements: Are They Binding?
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Enforcing Mediation Agreements: Are They Binding?

One of the biggest benefits of mediation is that it allows parties with a dispute to voluntarily negotiate a solution. However, some people assume that, since mediation agreements are voluntary, they are not binding. This is simply not true.  Mediation is valuable because

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Estate planning tips if you have a blended family

Blended families are families with children from multiple marriages or relationships. This type of family has a number of unique estate planning considerations that California residents should consider. Having an updated will It is especially important for blended families to have an up-to-date

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Benefits of workplace diversity and inclusion for employers

California employers can increase profits and reduce turnover rates by focusing on diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Increasing the diversity can result in more innovation, improved employee morale, and increased productivity. Understanding workplace diversity and inclusion Workplace diversity and inclusion are terms

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Resolving conflicts among co-workers

Many California residents work full-time jobs to earn a living. Most jobs aren’t without an occasionally stressful day. However, things can go from bad to worse when you and a co-worker get into a heated conflict. Fortunately, there are many ways to resolve

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A look at diversity and inclusion differences in the workplace

Workplaces in California examine how inclusion and diversity improve productivity and morale. Recognizing workers’ contributions inspires people to demonstrate their best work and desire to help their company and careers to grow. Many companies are rich in diversity, and increasing inclusion adds value

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