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⚖️ Join David Shraga as moderator of the Beverly Hills Bar Association Entertainment Law Section webinar, “Sample, Create, Litigate: Inside AI Music Production and the Copyright Fights Shaping It,” on Tuesday, October 27th. ⚖️ Session: Sample, Create, Litigate: Inside AI Music Production and the Copyright Fights Shaping It Date: Tuesday, October 27th Time: 12:30 PM PT Location: Zoom Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/ecrfzcvn Generative AI is transforming music production and raising new questions around copyright, ownership, and liability. David will moderate a timely discussion featuring a live AI music demonstration by Grammy-winning producer Yung Spielberg and an examination of emerging copyright disputes by Brendan Kehoe of Klaris Law. The discussion will explore developments involving Suno, Udio, Bartz, Concord v. Anthropic, and Germany’s GEMA rulings, along with practical questions facing creators and counsel, including who is liable, who owns AI-generated works, and who gets paid. David Shraga mediates commercial and entertainment disputes at Signature Resolution, drawing on his experience as a former senior studio executive at Miramax and NBCUniversal, in-house counsel, and litigator. For more information about David Shraga, or to inquire about an upcoming dispute, please contact his case administrator, Zoe Whelan, at zwhelan@signatureresolution.com. #SignatureResolution #BHBA #EntertainmentLaw #ArtificialIntelligence #AIMusic #Copyright #MusicLaw #Mediation #ADR #DisputeResolution

✍ Hey judges: Civility is a two-way street with Hon. Socrates Peter Manoukian (Ret.) ✍ Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eT8xG2mc In his recent Daily Journal Corporation article, Hon. Socrates Peter Manoukian (Ret.) examines the importance of civility in the legal profession and the role judges play in setting the tone for courtroom conduct. Drawing on his 33 years on the bench, he reflects on the relationship between judicial authority, professional courtesy, and accountability, emphasizing that expectations for respectful conduct apply to everyone in the courtroom. Judge Manoukian also addresses delays in civil litigation, including unnecessary continuances that can prolong disputes and place additional burdens on litigants. He highlights the importance of timely proceedings, effective case management, and giving each matter the attention it deserves. Through his perspective, Judge Manoukian reminds readers that maintaining public confidence in the legal system requires a commitment to civility from both attorneys and judges. By fostering a courtroom culture grounded in mutual respect, fairness, and accountability, all participants can contribute to a more effective and trustworthy legal system. To learn more about Judge Manoukian or inquire about an upcoming dispute, please contact his case administrator, Jasmine Lu, at jlu@signatureresolution.com. #SignatureResolution #DailyJournal #Mediation #DisputeResolution #ADR

✍ Neutral Ellie K. Vilendrer brings business savvy and empathy to dispute resolution ✍ Read the full profile: https://lnkd.in/eJFprY9A In her recent profile in the Daily Journal Corporation's Verdicts & Settlements column, Ellie shares how her background in technology, entrepreneurship, and as corporate counsel has shaped her approach to mediation. The profile features perspectives from attorneys Jonathan M. Jagher and Sharon Oh-Kubisch, who highlight Ellie’s thorough preparation, command of complex legal issues, and ability to navigate challenging negotiations. Ellie’s approach also emphasizes trust, communication, and empathy, helping parties feel heard while working toward practical resolutions. Ellie handles commercial and technology disputes, with experience spanning data privacy, intellectual property, healthcare, employment, and mass tort matters. To learn more about Ellie or inquire about an upcoming dispute, please contact her case administrator, Erin Zicari, at ezicari@signatureresolution.com. #SignatureResolution #DailyJournal #VerdictsAndSettlements #Mediation #DisputeResolution #TechnologyLaw #ADR

📚 Join David Shraga for the American Bar Association 2026 Advanced Mediation & Advocacy Skills Institute session, “Reading the Room: Advocacy Perspectives on High-Stakes Mediation,” on October 21. 📚 Session: Reading the Room: Advocacy Perspectives on High-Stakes Mediation Date: Wednesday, October 21 Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM EST Location: Virtual David Shraga will join Michael Cronin of Markel, Erica Harris of Susman Godfrey, and Sandy Liser of Naman Howell as a co-panelist for a candid discussion on the realities of high-stakes mediation advocacy. Bringing perspectives from insurance, plaintiffs’ counsel, defense counsel, in-house counsel, and mediation, the panel will explore what builds trust, what can derail resolution, and what experienced advocates and mediators wish opposing counsel understood before entering the room. Designed for experienced neutrals and trial practitioners, the session will offer practical, real-world insights from experienced advocates and mediators. For more information about David, or to inquire about an upcoming dispute, please contact his case administrator, Zoe Whelan, at zwhelan@signatureresolution.com. #SignatureResolution #ABA #Mediation #Advocacy #DisputeResolution #ADR #LegalEducation

📣 Introducing Douglas Hart 📣 Douglas Hart joins Signature Resolution as a mediator, bringing more than four decades of employment law experience and a distinguished career defending employers in complex, high-stakes disputes. Over the course of his career, Doug handled nearly 300 employment-related class actions, served as national class action counsel for Fortune 100 companies, and argued a landmark employment case before the California Supreme Court, where he secured a unanimous decision. Doug’s approach as a neutral is grounded in thorough preparation, candor, and a command of the facts. He carefully examines the record, tests each side’s positions against the law and evidence, and offers an honest assessment of risk and case value. By identifying the central issues keeping parties apart and addressing their concerns directly, Doug works to create clarity and keep negotiations moving toward resolution. Doug began his career at Musick, Peeler & Garrett before joining Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, where he built and led its employment class action team. He later served as a partner at Sidley Austin and as West Coast Labor and Employment Practice Group Leader at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius. Throughout his career, he has handled employment disputes from initial pleadings through appellate proceedings, developed deep expertise in wage and hour class actions and collective bargaining, and built lasting relationships with clients across a range of industries. For inquiries, please contact his case administrator, Prisca Chavannes, at pchavannes@signatureresolution.com. Learn more about Douglas Hart: https://lnkd.in/eVj4kMPz #SignatureResolution #NewNeutral #Mediation #DisputeResolution #ADR #EmploymentLaw #ClassActions #WageAndHour #LaborLaw #LosAngeles

✍️ Practical Advice for Selecting Mediators in Business Litigation with Tyler Meade ✍️ Read the Full Article: https://lnkd.in/ehUqAzaN Selecting the right mediator can play an important role in navigating a business dispute. In his recent NYLitigator article, Tyler Meade explores how the Riskin Grid can help counsel better understand different mediation styles and make more informed decisions when selecting a mediator.   The article examines the distinction between evaluative and facilitative techniques, as well as narrow and broad approaches to mediation. Tyler explains how these different styles can shape the mediation process and influence how a mediator approaches the issues presented by the parties. He also considers the importance of understanding a mediator’s preferred approach and how it may align with the specific circumstances, dynamics, and needs of a dispute.   By applying the Riskin Grid as a framework for evaluating mediation styles, counsel can gain a clearer understanding of different approaches and make a more informed choice when selecting a mediator for a particular business dispute. For more information about Tyler Meade, or to inquire about an upcoming dispute, please contact his case administrator, Jaclyn Osborne, at josborne@signatureresolution.com. #SignatureResolution #Mediation #DisputeResolution #ADR #BusinessDisputes #CommercialLitigation #Litigation

📣 Introducing Hon. Karen S. Crawford (Ret.) 📣 Hon. Karen S. Crawford (Ret.) joins Signature Resolution as a mediator, arbitrator, special master, and discovery referee following more than three decades of experience in law and the judiciary. Judge Crawford served for 14 years as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of California, where she presided over a broad range of federal civil matters, managed pretrial proceedings, and conducted settlement conferences. Prior to taking the bench, she served as a Trial Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice and as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California before entering private practice. Her litigation experience spans civil and commercial litigation, intellectual property, mass tort, medical device litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, constitutional law, and wrongful death. She also served as Chair of the Litigation Group at Duane Morris and as national counsel in large-scale products liability matters. As a neutral, Judge Crawford draws on her experience as a litigator and federal magistrate judge to help parties assess litigation risks, costs, and potential outcomes while working toward resolution. For more information about Hon. Karen S. Crawford (Ret.), or to inquire about an upcoming dispute, please contact her case administrator, Carolina Lopez, at clopez@signatureresolution.com. Learn more about Hon. Karen S. Crawford (Ret.): https://lnkd.in/euE_ES7t #SignatureResolution #NewNeutral #Mediation #Arbitration #DisputeResolution #ADR #California #SanDiego #CivilLitigation

📣 Introducing Jim Treppa 📣 James M. Treppa joins Signature Resolution as a mediator following more than three decades of experience representing clients in civil litigation throughout Northern and Central California. His practice has included landlord-tenant, real estate, homeowner association, personal injury, construction, product liability, business, and employment matters. A longtime partner and former managing partner of Bledsoe, Diestel, Treppa & Crane LLP, Jim has tried civil cases to verdict, argued before the California Courts of Appeal, and participated in hundreds of mediations and arbitrations as an advocate. His experience as a trial lawyer and managing partner gives him a practical understanding of the perspectives, motivations, and considerations that drive disputes toward resolution. As a mediator, Jim emphasizes preparation, attentive listening, and helping parties feel heard and engaged in the process. He works to balance the goals of those at the table with the realities of the case while helping participants maintain control of their negotiations and move toward a resolution they helped build. For more information about James Treppa, or to inquire about an upcoming dispute, please contact his case administrator, Melissa Ornstil, at mornstil@signatureresolution.com. Learn more about James M. Treppa: https://lnkd.in/exeZqtBq #SignatureResolution #NewNeutral #Mediation #DisputeResolution #ADR #California #NorthernCalifornia #CivilLitigation

📚 Join Fatemeh Mashouf for the SAN DIEGO FAMILY LAW BAR ASSOCIATION webinar, “Navigating Culture & Bias in the Legal Profession,” on Wednesday, October 7th. 📚 Session: Navigating Culture & Bias in the Legal Profession Date: Wednesday, October 7th Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Location: Zoom Join Fatemeh Mashouf and Angel J. Horacek, Esq. for an important conversation about navigating implicit bias versus explicit bias, in-group versus out-group dynamics, and common pitfalls in the legal profession. The program will also explore practical considerations involving relationships, bias, and power. The discussion will provide practical strategies for recognizing and reducing bias and navigating cultural dynamics in the legal profession. Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/erDaC_vW For more information about Fatemeh Mashouf, or to inquire about an upcoming dispute, please contact her case administrator, Brianna Bocanegra, at bbocanegra@signatureresolution.com. #SignatureResolution #SDFLBA #EliminationOfBias #ImplicitBias #LegalEducation #MCLE #LegalProfession #Mediation #ADR #DisputeResolution

✍️ Resolving Data Privacy Class Actions: Practical Lessons for Mediating Website Tracking Litigation with Ellie K. Vilendrer ✍️ Read the Full Article: https://lnkd.in/eQcmjMDK Website tracking litigation has rapidly become an active area of consumer class action practice, with claims involving technologies such as pixels, cookies, session replay software, chat features, and analytics tools.   In her latest article, Ellie K. Vilendrer examines the recurring issues that arise when mediating these disputes, including the importance of exchanging key information before mediation and addressing the significant gap between plaintiffs’ and defendants’ assessments of case value.   Drawing on her perspective as a mediator and arbitrator, Ellie discusses the mediator’s role in helping parties realistically assess litigation risk and uncertainty, challenge assumptions, address roadblocks, and explore settlement structures that can support meaningful resolution. For more information about Ellie K. Vilendrer, or to inquire about an upcoming dispute, please contact her case administrator, Erin Zicari, at ezicari@signatureresolution.com. #SignatureResolution #Mediation #DisputeResolution #ADR #ClassActions #DataPrivacy #PrivacyLaw #Litigation