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Time limits on mediation and arbitration
By Lindsey Bayman | The Advocate | Sep 2025
In California, an overwhelming number of civil cases are settled before trial in alternative dispute-resolution forums. It is logical… Read Full Article
You say you want a resolution (but what you really want is a deal)
By Lindsey Bayman | The Advocate | Sep 2024
In the realm of litigated cases, selecting the right mediator can significantly impact the outcome of a dispute. Mediation is… Read Full Article
Persuasive, not confrontational: Lindsey Bayman learned conflict resolution skills as an entertainment industry exec
By Shane Nelson | The Daily Journal | Mar 2024
Lindsey J. Bayman spent more than 20 years working in the entertainment industry tackling recurring challenges that she said… Read Full Article
Pre-litigation mediation is gaining popularity to avoid limitations in settlement agreements
By Lindsey Bayman | The Daily Journal | Jul 2024
In California, approximately 97% of civil case are settled short of trial. While it is widely accepted that an overwhelming majority… Read Full Article
The importance of mediation briefs
By Lindsey Bayman | The Daily Journal | Dec 2023
In my mediation practice, I see all manner of mediation briefs. Some have been prepared such that it is evident that the author… Read Full Article
Availability of injunctive relief in arbitration
By Lindsey Bayman | The Advocate | Sep 2023
An injunction is a powerful tool that requires one party to a dispute to take, or refrain from talking, a specified action when necessary… Read Full Article
Timing is everything when mediating a case
By Lindsey Bayman | The Daily Journal | Jul 2023
There are many factors that will influence of a mediation. As a neutral, my role entails objectively viewing both sides… Read Full Article