[Salsa Sensations] Sofia, Co-Owner of a Popular Dance Club Called

question 61

Multiple Choice

[Salsa Sensations] Sofia, co-owner of a popular dance club called Salsa Sensations, discovered her co-owner and best friend, Renata, has been secretly pocketing cash receipts. Salsa Sensations' business is booming. Sofia meets Gordon, an attorney. Gordon advises Sofia that she should engage in ADR instead of filing a lawsuit against Renata because it would be faster and cheaper than litigation.
-Gordon advises that they seek mediation, and, if mediation is unsuccessful, then they should request arbitration or file a lawsuit. However, Sofia is concerned that any statements she makes at mediation could be used against her. What should Gordon tell her?

• A) Statements made in mediation can be used in arbitration or trial.
• B) Statements made in mediation can be used in trial, but not in arbitration.
• C) Statements made in mediation can be used at trial, but only as a means of introducing evidence not produced by the parties to the lawsuit.
• D) Statements made in mediation can be used in arbitration, but not trial.
• E) Statements made in mediation cannot be used in arbitration or trial.

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