Government,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility,
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Sep. 12, 2018
Attorneys will need written consent from clients about confidentiality under new law
Attorneys will soon have to explain the implications of mediation confidentiality to their clients and obtain written consent under a bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Jerry Brown.
Attorneys will soon have to explain the implications of mediation confidentiality to their clients and obtain written consent under a bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Jerry Brown.
SB 954 does not create any new exceptions to confidentiality restrictions but places responsibility on attorneys to explain the process before initiating mediation.
"Confidentiality is an important aspect of mediati...
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