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• Arbitration and Mediation

  Staff Writer | January 19, 2006 11:44 AM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  Arbitration and mediation are forms of "alternative dispute resolution," meaning that they are alternatives to trying the case to a jury or to negotiating the case directly with the other side. Mediation is essentially a settlement negotiation with someone (the mediator) facilitating the negotiations. Neither side is required to do anything or to accept the mediator's suggestions. The...

• Accidents Involving Drunk Drivers

  Staff Writer | January 05, 2006 4:42 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  New Years Eve was a few days ago. Drunk drivers were involved in collisions in Oregon and the Portland area. That has consequences for the drivers in terms of legal liability and may have consequences for the people serving them as well.For the drunk drivers, impairment is a form of recklessness. It is also referred to in the caselaw with a number of colorful terms like wantonness and gross...