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Aug. 7, 2018

In #MeToo era, most mediated settlements stay confidential, retired judges say

As skepticism grows and legislation tightens on the confidentiality agreements that kept accounts of sexual misconduct in Hollywood from coming to light, the only path remaining for both accusers and accused hoping to keep their dispute from the public’s eye may be in the mediator’s office.

In #MeToo era, most mediated settlements stay confidential, retired judges say
Benchmark Litigation mediator Louis Meisinger's services are often in demand for settlement discussions in matters involving accusations of sexual harassment or assault.

As skepticism grows and legislation tightens on the confidentiality agreements that kept accounts of sexual misconduct in Hollywood from coming to light, the only path remaining for both accusers and accused hoping to keep their dispute from the public’s eye may be in the mediator’s office.

Taking effect in January 2017, Section 1002 of the California Civil Codes of Procedure precludes parties in a civil action from reaching a confid...

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