Arbitration, mediation, and/or settlement discussions may help resolve a dispute more quickly and efficiently than litigation, but the results often prompt litigation and appeals. When clients turn to these alternative dispute resolution techniques, GMSR helps them by recommending mediators or arbitrators, formulating strategy, and drafting briefs that persuasively lay out their position. GMSR also routinely represents clients in appellate proceedings related to alternative dispute resolution.
Harris v. Commonwealth Land Title Ins. Co. (Jan. 23, 2004, D041653) 2004 WL 103572 [nonpublished opinion]
Enforceability of arbitration clause in title insurance policy
Saint Agnes Medical Center v. PacifiCare of Cal. (2003) 31 Cal.4th 1187
No waiver of right to arbitration by filing suit claiming entire contract was void
Hightower v. O’Dowd (July 31, 2003, B156006) 2003 WL 21758375 [nonpublished opinion]
Review of arbitration awards; scope of arbitrator’s power
Allen v. Hansen (June 19, 2003, B161200) 2003 WL 21404922 [nonpublished opinion]
Enforcement of settlement reached at mediation
Foxgate Homeowners’ Association, Inc., v. Bramalea California, Inc. (2001) 26 Cal.4th 1
Confidentiality of mediation proceedings (amicus brief)
Warren-Guthrie v. Health Net (2000) 84 Cal.App.4th 804
Enforcement of arbitration agreement under public employee contract
Groom v. Health Net (2000) 82 Cal.App.4th 1189
Factors considered in whether a party waived arbitration clause by participating in litigation
Berman v. Health Net (2000) 80 Cal.App.4th 1359
Factors considered in whether a party waived arbitration clause by participating in litigation
Collins Development Co. v. D. J. Plastering, Inc. (2000) 81 Cal.App. 4th 771
Procedure for allocating settlement payments found constitutionally defective
Kalustian v. Foundation Health (1999) 1999 WL 1074011
Enforcement of arbitration agreement
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Whether on appeal, assisting trial counsel, or advising government officials contemplating legislative action, GMSR provides unique insight into the complex laws that impact public entities.
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