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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Dec. 8, 1999

Better Left Unsaid

By Nancy E. Spero On December 10, 11, and 12, the drafters of the Uniform Mediation Act will be convening in Seaside, Calif. in a cooperative effort between the American Bar Association and the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. This week's meeting should give both UMA drafters and critics an opportunity to discuss policy issues before the next draft is produced, as prior UMA drafts have come under considerable criticism in California.

By Nancy E. Spero
        On December 10, 11, and 12, the drafters of the Uniform Mediation Act will be convening in Seaside, Calif. in a cooperative effort between the American Bar Association and the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. This week's meeting should give both UMA drafters and critics an opportunity to discuss policy issues before the next draft is pr...

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