It’s helpful to have the background of having been on the bench in three respects: You have some basis for credibility when you state to the parties what you think the likely outcome is going to be in court. Chances are, you’ve heard that argument or something similar, and have seen how juries have reacted.... Read more »
The percentage of civil cases that actually reach trial in the Federal courts is estimated to be about 1 percent. Faith S. Hochberg, retired federal judge and experienced FedArb mediator and arbitrator, explains some of the reasons cases don't reach the trial stage: Litigation takes businesses away from what they do best, which is business,... Read more »
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