by Bob Jacobs | Apr 28, 2025 | Mediation
I recently heard of a case where the parties settled . . . after 63 moves. No kidding. Sixty-three moves. How does that happen? Many cases settle after a handful of moves. But sixty-three? That’s a lot. Apparently the plaintiff wanted a lot. A whole lot. And the...
by Bob Jacobs | Feb 5, 2025 | General Interest, Mediation
Two of my granddaughters are sisters. One is 6 and the other is 3 years old. They recently had the following interchange: 6 year old: “How many pecans do you want?” 3 year old: “Like, a million.” 6 year old: “I can give you five.” 3 year old: “OK.” Classic sibling...
by Bob Jacobs | Feb 5, 2025 | Mediation, Uncategorized
Binding Arbitration: Yes or No? You’ll never have a runaway jury with an arbitration. But you’ll also be hard-pressed to get appellate review of a skewed arbitration award. In most cases there’s no clear-cut formula for determining whether trial or arbitration will...
by Bob Jacobs | Jan 15, 2025 | Mediation
When it comes to mediated settlements, there are five kinds of cases: Cases that are going to settle Cases that won’t settle at mediation, period Cases that could settle but don’t because of incomplete preparation Cases that will settle following typical settlement...
by Bob Jacobs | Nov 4, 2024 | Mediation
Here’s a bit of feedback from one who reads briefs for a living. Before you begin writing, take a moment and reflect on the purpose of your brief. Important threshold questions might include the following: – Who is my audience? – What does my audience...
by Bob Jacobs | Jun 26, 2024 | Mediation
I’ve conducted a lot of negotiations. I was a litigator for more than 30 years. I’ve negotiated a lot of business transactions. Since 2016 I’ve worked as a neutral. I’ve mediated many cases – first as a lawyer and then as a mediator. During this time I’ve...
