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In recent years, facilitative mediation has become a fixture of business litigation. In many business courts it is no longer a question of whether a case will go to mediation, but when. The goal is understandable: encourage settlement, reduce costs, and resolve disputes more efficiently. Those are worthwhile objectives. At the same time, lawyers and litigants inevitably adjust their behavior to the realities of the system. What I have observed is that the expectation of mand

By Manasvi Rachakonda Interning at a law firm has been an incredibly rewarding experience and has given me a firsthand look at the legal profession. Through my internship, I learned that every assingment, no matter how small, is an opprotunity to develop new skills and gain a better understanding of how a law firm operates. Each day brought something different, making the experience both exciting and educational. One of the most valuable parts of my internship was taking the

Deciding whether to file a lawsuit is a significant decision that should never be made lightly. In addition to standard advice, consider the following, often overlooked issues, including: Can you work with this attorney on a huge business endeavor? Large scale litigation can make or break a business. Just like with a successful business launch, then, you must have an effective business relationship to win. Even, and especially, in business cases, choosing a lawyer is a highl