Originally from Alternatives to the High Cost of Litigation

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A recent report from a New York City Bar Association subcommittee provides significant recommendations for bolstering mediation confidentiality in New York State. The subcommittee’s analysis reveals a fragmented confidentiality framework and suggests several actions to ensure the protection of confidential information throughout the mediation process.

The 18-page report, titled “Mediation Confidentiality in New York State: Overview of the Current Regulatory and Institutional Landscape with Recommendations,” provides an in depth analysis of the current state of mediation confidentiality in New York. The report can be found at https://bit.ly/3WhkWEL

Through their recommendations, the Mediation Privilege Subcommittee’s members— from the association’s ADR, Arbitration, International Commercial Disputes, and Litigation Committees—aim to enhance protection for all parties involved in mediation processes.