http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/10/AR2009121004178.html
Before the big trial day of April 19th, Jon and TLC will take a crack at settling the case in Mediation. Mediation usually involves a neutral mediator, not necessarily an attorney but someone experienced in helping resolve disputes. If all the parties agree and the judge approves the settlement, it is just as binding as a resolution a trial would be.
Good luck to the parties. Alternative dispute resolution is almost always less emotionally draining, costly, and lengthy as a big trial.
In the meantime, Circuit Judge Michael Mason has ordered Jon must get written consent before making public statements about the show, TLC or Discovery. He cannot do media "except insofar as such appearances" are unpaid and meet certain other terms, according to the order.
4 sediments (sic) from readers:
I hope this doesn't work out. If it does, those kids will be working to keep Mommy and Daddy in the lifestyle they have become accustomed to.
What is there to mediate? I hope it is not an opportunity for TLC to promise to back off on Jon if he allows filming of the kids.
The entire case can be mediated, all of the issues at trial. One of those issues is whether the contract was valid and if so does Jon owe damages and if so, what. It is basically a settlement worked out with the help of a mediator. Lawyers can work out settlements on their own but I find the presence of an experienced mediator makes it a lot easier. I suppose it's still possible they will work something out where Jon will let the kids be filmed.
I hope this doesn't work out. If it does, those kids will be working to keep Mommy and Daddy in the lifestyle they have become accustomed to.
Post a Comment
Want to see your comment published? Follow a few simple rules:
1. Do not use Anonymous. Pick a name (click Name/URL to type in a name) and stick to the same name.
2. Anonymous insider stories should be emailed to us directly (in confidence). They will not be posted here unless we can verify the validity, such as with photos. This is not to discourage legitimate insiders from speaking out, but to guard against all the fake stories out there.
3. No insulting other posters or picking fights, refusing to let things go and move on. Stop with the snotty comments--they will be rejected. Treat people here like how you would talk to the person you most respect in your life, it's just pleasant that way.
4. No trash talking other blogs/bloggers here.