Stockton Mediation: Before Bankruptcy

The city of Stockton pursued mediation sessions with union leaders and its creditors for more than 200 hours. Author: Stephen Alexander – With more than 210 hours of mediation under its belt, the city of Stockton finally made the decision to head to bankruptcy last month. The talks with its unions produced some fruit as [...]

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Mediation Bypassed for San Bernardino

With mediation bypassed, San Bernardino’s next stop is Chapter 9 bankruptcy in 30 days. Author: Stephen Alexander – Declaring a fiscal emergency, the City Council of San Bernardino moves to bypass a 60-day mediation period with its creditors in order to file a planned bankruptcy. The mediation is mandated by California law. The council followed [...]

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Mediation – Annan’s Visit Bears Fruit

Kofi Annan’s visit to Iran last week bears fruit as Foreign Minister announces willingness for a mediation in the Syrian crisis. Author: Stephen Alexander - Kofi Annan traveled to Iran last week to seek help in a resolution of the Syrian crisis. A step in this direction is not one in which the United States was [...]

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Family Dollar Stores in Mediation Pact

The mediation pact with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will mediate all eligible discrimination cases prior to an investigation or litigation. Author: Stephen Alexander – Family Dollar Stores, Inc, and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) signed a mediation pact to resolve workplace disputes through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The agreement calls for [...]

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Mediator Picked in Stockton Bankruptcy

Judge appoints a mediator for an August mediation in the Stockton Bankruptcy Case Author: Stephen Alexander – In the now largest municipal bankruptcy case in the United States of America, the judge in charge of Stockton’s bankruptcy has appointed another judge for the position of mediator. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Klein plans for the city of [...]

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Save Mart Enters Mediation With UFCW

Author: Stephen Alexander -The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) and Save Mart are entering mediation in order to resolve differences before a deadline next Tuesday. The president of UFCW’s Local 8 in Roseville, Jacques Loveall, posted a message on the union’s website stating that a mediator was agreed to with Save Mart. Moreover, the message [...]

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Ohio AG Adds Public Records Mediation

Author: Stephen Alexander – The Ohio Attorney General established a new mediation policy to reduce lawsuits filed to get public records and make it easier for government officials to handle open record requests. Mike DeWine, the Attorney General, said in a press release that the “Public Records Mediation Program will protect the rights and interests of [...]

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