Mediation

Ken Feinberg Discusses the Current Trends in Mass Tort Mediation and the Impact on Distressed Debt Markets

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Washington, D.C. – Ken Feinberg, an attorney known for managing several high-profile victim compensation funds, recently provided insights on mass tort mediation and the evolving challenges of distressed debt. These comments were highlighted during his keynote at a legal conference focused on complex litigation and reorganization. Feinberg’s career has notably included oversight of compensation for victims of events such as the 9/11 attacks and the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Given his deep involvement in such cases, his perspectives carry significant weight in discussions about mass tort settlements, a field increasingly intersected by stresses in … Read more

Philadelphia Court Postpones Initial Glen Mills School Abuse Trials, Orders Mediation Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

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Philadelphia, PA — The first scheduled trials in the city’s wide-reaching litigation involving allegations of abuse at the now-shuttered Glen Mills Schools have been postponed indefinitely. This abrupt decision came just weeks before the cases were to be initially presented before a jury. Judge Joshua Roberts of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas issued the halting order on June 14, impacting not only the inaugural trial that was set to commence on July 15 but also subsequent trials slated for August and October. The fourth trial, penciled in for December 9, still stands as scheduled … Read more

Behind Closed Doors: Mediation for East Oktibbeha/Mississippi State Lawsuit to Remain Private

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EAST OKTIBBEHA, Miss. – Mediation in the lawsuit between East Oktibbeha Consolidated School District and Mississippi State University will be conducted behind closed doors, barring public access to the proceedings. The decision was made by the Mississippi Supreme Court, which ruled against efforts to open the mediation to the public. The lawsuit was filed in 2018 by the school district, claiming that Mississippi State had failed to fulfill its obligations to the community. Specifically, the school district alleges that the university failed to provide adequate resources and funds to support the consolidation process. Mediation was … Read more

Frost River Resolves Movie Lawsuit through Mediation, Paving the Way for Amicable Resolution

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ELY, Minnesota – Frost River, a popular film production company based in Ely, Minnesota, has recently decided to pursue mediation in an ongoing lawsuit. The company, known for its innovative and captivating movies, is seeking resolution through the mediation process to address a dispute related to the marketing of its latest production. The lawsuit, which arose after the release of the film, alleges that Frost River failed to fulfill certain marketing obligations outlined in the distribution agreement. As a result, the plaintiff, whose identity remains undisclosed, claims to have suffered financial losses and reputational damage. … Read more