What Is Contract Mediation?

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What Is Contract Mediation?

Contract mediation usually starts when negotiations between the parties become nonproductive or cease altogether. The mediator convenes a meeting to help the parties find a basis for resolving the dispute on terms that are acceptable to both parties.

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