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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…

by Hanan M. Isaacs, M.A., J.D. On November 22, 2004, Acting Governor Richard J. Codey signed the Uniform Mediation Act-New Jersey (“UMA-NJ”) into law, the culmination of seven years of effort by the national and New Jersey dispute resolution communities. The UMA-NJ, now codified at P.L. 2004, Chapter 157, N.J.S.A. 2A:23C-1, et seq., received support…