Opponents claim that opening statements can unnecessarily derail the settlement process at the outset, especially if the presentations are negative or overly argumentative. Here's a closer look at the ...
Counsel sometimes claim that the parties each know the other’s position only too well, making opening statements unnecessary. Or they will sometimes say that opening statements use too much valuable ...
Are opening statements in mediation beneficial toward reaching a settlement? There is an ongoing debate by both advocates and neutrals concerning the advantages and disadvantages of including opening ...