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Trade Secret disputes
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Trade Secret Disputes
Often, the biggest impediment to productive negotiations is the unresolved emotional issues that underlie many cases.
EMOTIONALLY DRIVEN DISPUTES
MEDIATION
Each case is different and brings with it its own host of particular issues, some of which must be recognized and addressed with before there can be productive settlement negotiations. Todd recognizes this and in doing so has developed certain practice specialties. Todd’s experience and understanding make him particularly suited to mediate the following types of matters:
Practice Specialties
In some cases past history between the parties, the current relationship between counsel, and complex discovery, motion or legal issues may create obstacles to productive negotiations.
CONTENTIOUS/COMPLEX LITIGATION
MULTIPLE PARTY MATTERS
The introduction of insurance into litigation requires consideration of issues such as the insurance company as a litigant and whether and to what extent insurance may apply.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
While engaging in mediation prior to or even early in litigation can be of great benefit, it also requires the participants to speculate on matters that may be critical to the ultimate outcome.
EARLY MEDIATION
MULTIPLE PARTY MATTERS
The mediation of a multiple party matter typically involves the mediation of several “cases” within the case because of the multiple interests and multiple sets of counsel.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
CONTENTIOUS/COMPLEX LITIGATION
EARLY MEDIATION
Mediation Process
Once a mediation date has been set and confirmed, each party should submit a brief detailing their case. Briefs should be sent to Todd at least three days in advance and typically should not exceed ten pages in length excluding exhibits. As the mediation date gets closer, Zoom link invitations are sent to all parties. While there is a clear start time for a mediation, there is rarely a solid end time, because Todd will stay as long as needed to resolve the case.
