Surety & Construction Mediation

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Bad Faith – Does It Apply to Sureties?

The age-old still unanswered question among the few and the proud who deal with surety law – does bad faith apply? Honestly, it is a...

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Who Is Coming to the Party – the Surety or Construction Mediation?

Let's face it. Few would consider the surety or construction mediation a party. It isn't a ticket that folks are fighting for. But have...

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Which Cases Are Right for Mediation?

I think it is fair to say that virtually every civil case is right for mediation. Mediation is merely using the services of an...

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What Makes Mediation Unique for Cases Involving Sureties?

Few understand the relationships created by the ancient notion of a surety. Those familiar with surety law understand that there is no...

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Why Choose a Mediator Who Specializes in Large, Complex, and High-Dollar Cases?

Mediation is helpful in any type of dispute. Few cases couldn’t benefit from mediation. The success of a mediation is not wholly...

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We're Not in Kansas Anymore: Mediating Tips for Mediators & Lawyers in the Land of Zoom [Article]

By: R. Cooper Shattuck and H. Harold Stephens The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on virtually everyone, and lawyers are no...

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Using Breakout Rooms in Zoom Mediations

By: R. Cooper Shattuck and H. Harold Stephens Breakout rooms allow you to seamlessly split your Zoom mediation into separate virtual...

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Mediating Tips for Mediators and Lawyers in the Land of Zoom

Remote mediation is a whole new world! In a webinar held on September 17, 2021, Harold Stephens and Cooper Shattuck explored the changes,...

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Bad Faith: Does It Apply to Sureties in Alabama?

"Bad faith" has been a popular topic in Alabama for continuing legal education seminars and numerous articles. One issue which has

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