First Court Insights

What to look for in a Mediator and Getting to know your Mediator

Feb 2, 2022 3:39:45 PM / by Jayne Carlson
First Court Insights If you have to participate in a mediation and choose a mediator, what would you look for, and why is this important? First, you want a broad understanding and background of the parties' underlying needs and can guide parties to creative solutions without regard for legal ...
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What is Jury Research?

Jan 19, 2022 3:12:47 PM / by Kristen Liffrig
 Jurors are the cornerstone of the legal system in America. Thousands of jury trials are held every year in which a group of jurors determine the outcome of the case. In an effort to preserve the integrity of the legal system, no one but the actual jurors are allowed in the deliberation room. Thus, ...
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Pros of Online Mediation

Nov 23, 2021 11:03:38 AM / by Chris Fennen
Any lawyer or insurance professional who has spent time attempting to settle a case through traditional mediation (both parties working with a mediator at the same facility) has likely been frustrated. It is difficult to find a day and time when all parties can meet. It is inconvenient to spend a ...
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5 Tips for Successful Online Mediations from our National Panel of Award-Winning Mediators

Nov 23, 2021 11:00:15 AM / by Joseph Liffrig
As we finally start to emerge from the cloudiness of the Covid-19 pandemic, one thing has become crystal clear; remote work is here to stay. Attorneys and claims handlers are using online mediation as an effective and efficient means for resolving disputes, and will continue to do so on many cases ...
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How to win juries in the age of big verdicts

Nov 23, 2021 10:47:47 AM / by Mike Liffrig
I have the pleasure of talking every day with litigators around the country, and working together to overcome their greatest case handling challenges. Recently, these conversations have revealed a slow, but monumental change in jury behavior in the last couple of years. Some questions I hear ...
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