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

question 85

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[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.
-Sofia tells Gordon that she wants to file a lawsuit against Renata, and then engage in mediation. Gordon tells her that she must mediate before filing a lawsuit. Is Gordon correct?

• A) Yes, once a lawsuit is initiated, she cannot engage in mediation.
• B) No, many courts have mediation programs.
• C) No, every court will mandate mediation after a lawsuit is filed.
• D) Yes, it is a waste of money to file a lawsuit before mediation.
• E) No, the Federal Arbitration Act mandates that mediation must occur.

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