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Law Practice

Aug. 11, 2007

Mediation's Confidentiality Laws Come Under Scrutiny

Los Angeles-based attorney George Stephan is on a crusade to see that California's strict mediation confidentiality laws stay put. He has reason for concern. A state appeals court recently had some strong words to say about their fairness - and the comments came in response to one of Stephan’s cases.

By Susan McRae
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles-based attorney George Stephan is on a crusade to see that California's strict mediation confidentiality laws stay put.
      He has reason for concern.
      The 2nd District Court of Appeal recently had some strong words to say about their fairness - and the comments came in response to ...

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