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In many employment relationships, the employers have the upper hand and they know it. However, sometimes employees recognize improper employer conduct and the employees look to the law for help. In New Jersey, two cases about the rights of employees contemplating discrimination lawsuits against their employers are gaining attention. The New Jersey Supreme Court recently…

The New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators opinion on the use of trade names among law firms offering arbitration and mediation services. – See more at:njapm-comments-on-in-re-decision-on-caa-47-2009

Neutral mediators must follow strict ethical guidelines during mediation sessions. – See more at: https://kingstonlawgroup.com/ethics-for-mediation-professionals-what-are-the-rules-of-the-new-road/

Lehr v. Afflitto shows that mediators must be thorough in their work, resolving every issue before concluding the process. – See more at: – See more at: lehr-vs-afflitto

I. Introduction Mediation, whether court-connected or private, involves facilitated negotiations by an impartial third party. The mediator helps disputing parties reach voluntary, fully informed, and mutually acceptable results. Mediation attendance may be voluntary or court-mandated. However, the outcome is binding only if the parties reach agreement and incorporate their settlement terms into contracts or court…