This week's lesson discussed some of the legal and ethical issues with mediation. Consider and comment on the following questions:1. Would you argue, as some scholars would, that mandatory mediation

This week's lesson discussed some of the legal and ethical issues with mediation. Consider and comment on the following questions:

1. Would you argue, as some scholars would, that mandatory mediation violates disputants' fourteenth amendment rights? Why or why not?

2. Notwithstanding your answer to #1, can mandatory mediation be justified on other grounds such as judicial efficiency or the positive outcomes often reported from reluctant participants? Explain your answer.

Instructions:  Your initial post should be at least 250 words.  Please respond to a minimum of 2 students.  Responses should be a minimum of 100 words and include direct questions.  Please review the forum grading rubrics in order to understand your responses in the forum will be graded. Important: Citing of sources is never required for forums.

Forum rubric is in the 'Resources' section of the webcourse.

Initial Post Due:  Thursday, 11:55 p.m., ETResponses Due:  Sunday, 11:55 p.m., ET