Hi all! Can you believe it is already February? Hopefully, everyone’s year is off to a great start! Today I wanted to return to my segment of providing important legal terms that everyone should know. Today’s focus will be on important mediation terms.
As I have written previously, mediation can be a helpful alternative or an important part of your legal case. That is why it is important to know what you are getting into, and ask questions if you have any confusion.
- Caucus – A private and separate meeting between the mediator and each disputing party. Caucuses are most frequently employed when communication has completely broken down between two parties.
- Impasse – Parties within a mediation that are unwilling or unable to reach compromise.
- Opening Statement – Oral presentations which take place after the mediator’s opening address allow each party to present their case.
- Joint Sessions – Part of the mediation process where parties are brought together. The Opening Joint Session consists of an introduction by the mediator and each party presenting their case.
- Settlement Agreement – A brief document setting out the key terms of the negotiated agreement or resolution.
- Confidentiality – All parties, mediators, and observers taking part in mediation will agree up front that no information revealed in the mediation process will be shared or disclosed outside the mediation.
Hopefully, you all found this helpful. The link below provides even more information and definitions for your understanding. As always, contact our office for any questions or concerns!
Sources: https://expert-evidence.com/mediation-terminology-things-you-must-know/
***The facts and information contained in this blog are not legal advice of any form. If you have any questions about mediation or a legal issue, please contact our office.
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