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Day: July 16, 2026

What is the Difference Between Mediation and Arbitration?

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Mediation and arbitration share a common lineage as alternatives to the traditional legal system of court and jury trials.  Known as different forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), they are both intended to offer less expensive, more efficient outside-of-courtroom approaches to resolving disputes than those afforded by more formal litigation.  Yet there, the similarities end. […]

How to Become a Mediator in California

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Now is a great time to become a mediator in California. Opportunities for California mediators continue to expand. In a state of its size with a large and diverse population and a robust economy exposed to market-driven and social pressures, the number of disputes is bound to rise. And rising caseloads are straining judicial resources, […]