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Exciting News: I'm Joining Judicate West
I am thrilled to announce that I am joining Judicate West (JW) as an employment mediator and arbitrator . This marks an exciting new...
Michael Strauss
Feb 62 min read
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A Stipulated Judgment Can Be A Great Option for a Defendant (Includes Sample Stipulated Judgment)
Agreeing to this type of provision may seem like a significant risk, but it also provides several strategic and practical benefits.
Michael Strauss
Oct 22, 20243 min read
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Moving On Up: How an Escalator Clause Affects PAGA Settlements
An explanation of how escalator clauses impact PAGA settlements.
Michael Strauss
Oct 18, 20244 min read
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MCLE Presentation - Navigating Mass Arbitrations: Strategies for Employment Attorneys
Please join me for an MCLE presentation I will be giving about mass arbitrations on August 20, 2024, at 12:00 pm by ZOOM.
Michael Strauss
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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My First Podcast Appearance
My first podcast appearance was definitely a success!
Michael Strauss
Jun 28, 20241 min read
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Connecting with los Partes
Although I am not 100 percent fluent in Spanish, the effort alone of striking up a conversation in the same language as a party allows me to
Michael Strauss
Apr 26, 20242 min read
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Cut To The Chase: A Half-Day Mediation Is Probably All You Need
Michael Strauss offers a half-day mediation experience that allows the parties to hit the ground running.
Michael Strauss
Feb 9, 20246 min read
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