Litigation-I Win, You Lose vs. Mediation-Win/Win

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  Litigation is a zero-sum game.  It destroys relationships and fosters enmity between the parties.  Parties rarely walk away happy.  Even if they win, the expense of litigation is enormous, and collecting on judgments is difficult. Disputes ultimately resolve, but the focus on winning at any cost can lead to prolonged legal battles.  Living with a lawsuit causes ongoing stress, which can distract you from your business and even have an effect on your health. In a courtroom, the final decision lies with a judge or jury who may not fully grasp the complexities of the case. Parties relinquish control over the outcome, potentially leaving them dissatisfied with the final judgment. Mediation has the opposite effect.   Rather than polarizing people, it enables the parties to attack the issues and not each other.     The process promotes open communication, collaboration and problem-solving, which enables parties to actively participate in crafting ...

Notification Rule If Dust Wipe Test is Performed-From the EPA


As of July 6, 2010, final rule requires that, if dust clearance is  performed in lieu of cleaning verification, the renovation firm provide  a copy of the dust wipe sampling report(s) to the owner of the building  that was renovated as well as to the occupants, if different. With  respect to renovations in common areas of target housing or in child- occupied facilities, EPA is also requiring that these records be made  available to the tenants of the affected housing units or the parents  and guardians of children under age 6 using the child-occupied  facilities. Dust sampling reports may be made available to these groups  in the same way as training and work practice records, by providing  information on how to review or obtain copies in individual  notifications or on posted signs.

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