Mediation works. Every now and then there will be reported some statistics about the success of mediation in resolving lawsuits. Recently, FINRA Dispute Resolution published its year-end statistics regarding cases involving customer disputes. In 2018, there were 3,064 cases filed. Of those, only 647 went through an arbitration hearing, either with arbitrators serving with in-person hearings or a simplified arbitration using only documents. Almost 2,500 cases reached a resolution through … [Read more...]

Failing to register or comply with the Military Selective Service Act adversely affects a young man’s eligibility for certain governmental benefits. This can be an important issue when mediating a matter involving a young man with disabilities. Failing to register is also a felony punishable by a fine of up to $250,000 or a prison term of up to five years, or a combination of both. Also, the parent or guardian who knowingly counsels, aids, or abets another to fail to comply with the Act is … [Read more...]