In this session, presenter will focus on reviewing of court cases when enforcing a mediated agreement and how courts have integrated such agreements under contract law; how mediator’s conduct may render the agreement unenforceable.
Outline:
 Purpose of mediator / mediation
 When is a mediation agreement enforceable – circumstances
 Which contracts courts have found enforceable (and which ones they have not)
 What determines validity and enforceability of a contract
 What is and what is not a mediation agreement
 Basic contract formation requirements
 Defenses
 Cases – discussion