Mediation Triumphs

The Supreme Court of New Jersey has just handed a major victory to mediators and the mediation process. Recognizing that the essence of successful mediation lies in assuring confidentialtiy to the participants, the Court reaffirms decisions by the trial court and the Appellate Division, refusing to allow the testimony of a mediator as to matters heard or said during the mediation.  State v. Williams, ___N.J.___ (2005); ____WL ____; July 28, 2005