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Hyper-Connected Gun Safety

By Mark B. BARRON

FUTURIST MARK B. BARRON BELIEVES HE HAS THE SOLUTION. A SAFETY ADVOCATE FOR OVER 30 YEARS, BARRON HAS INVENTED AND BROUGHT TO MARKET SUCH SAFETY PRODUCTS AS THE S-1 GARD FOR TRANSIT BUSES (WHICH WAS FEATURED ON CNN HEADLINE NEWS), THE MDZ SHIELD FOR SCHOOL BUSES, AND THE CHEMO CAP, HIS ALOPECIA-PREVENTING COOLING CAP FOR CANCER PATIENTS.

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e recently announced his patented on-demand delivery service, Consumeron (www.consumeron.com), whose incorporation of mobile telepresence essentially allows consumers to shop remotely, getting anything, from anywhere, anytime. Now Barron is developing what the calls a Hyper-connected Gun Safe, an innovative idea that can change the gun safety in this and any country in fact.

Barron’s new Hyper-connected Gun Safe is designed to curb the nation’s gun violence epidemic by encouraging responsible gun ownership, while giving law enforcement an way to more easily enforce existing gun laws.

While Barron favors gun control, he also is a pragmatist, explaining “the Second Amendment isn’t going anywhere. So we have to shift the focus from gun restrictions to putting the burden of responsibility on gun owners.

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The more guns people have, the more responsibility they have to have.”

The first component of Barron’s plan is to impose significant penalties on those whose firearms are used in a crime - legislation that, in one form, is being considered in Congress right now, as well as in state legislatures around the country. For example, Delaware is considering legislation that would require gun owners to report the loss or theft of their firearm to police within 48 hours of discovery, punishable by a $100 to $500 fine for the first offense.

Barron, though, wants to take it further: in his plan, a gun owner must file a police report within 24 hours, if a firearm is lost or stolen, unless staying away from home. If an unreported lost or stolen firearm is then used to commit a crime, the registered owner must complete one year of highway cleanup, 5 days a week, 8 hours a

day, wearing a black jumpsuit emblazoned with “I Was Irresponsible With My Weapons” and “1 Year” in large letters on the front and back, to set an example for the public. Those in possession of an unregistered weapon would also be subject to this penalty. Barron believes gun owners would be more motivated to secure their guns in the hyper-connected gun safe before leaving home if they knew they’d be subject to one year of highway cleanup otherwise.

Barron was spurred recently to flesh out his gun safe - an idea that, as a futurist, he’d filed away in his “mental attic” years ago - after an otherwise-responsible tenant, a CPA, in one of his Beverly Hills properties, saw his live-in girlfriend jailed after stealing his assault rifle from a safe and selling it to a gang member. His Hyper-connected Gun Safe is an affordable, armed, internet-connected gun locker with which gun owners can secure and keep tabs on their firearms, from any location. Just as funds are directed to gun buyback programs, Barron would like to see subsidies go towards his gun safe, securing the nation’s estimated 300 million firearms. Barron recently filed patent claims on the hyper-connected gun safe, and it is currently in development; he is also developing a version that can be securely mounted in one’s vehicle.

His gun safe differs substantially from other gun safes in several areas. Each firearm’s serial number is assigned to a particular slot, which is protected by an electronic latch that lets the system know when that gun has been removed. The internet-connected safe includes interior and exterior cameras for still image or video capture, which can stream to a secure website for the owner and be stored on an internal hard drive. If and when the safe is tampered with or breached, information is relayed to the owner via SMS, email, or push notification. This information can include which firearm was removed along with images of the breach - hopefully including the face of the perpetrator. Furthermore, if the owner has added a GPS chip to his or her gun, the system can track its location.

In addition, the safe can remind gun owners when a gun has been missing from its slot for a set period of time, a life-saving feature that can keep gun owners from

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absentmindedly leaving a gun on the dining room table or under the bed.

Underscoring the need for such technology is the unfortunate reality that developments in the gun safety realm have been eschewed for decades by gun manufacturers.

These innovations have mostly involved “smart guns,” trigger-identification systems that prevent a gun from being fired by anyone other than its authorized user, using RFID chips, fingerprints, personalized grip patterns, and the oldest iteration, magnets.

However, whereas in other industries, such as the auto industry, lawsuits and regulations have forced makers to improve products’ safety, gun makers have been exempt.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission, founded in 1972, is explicitly barred from regulating firearms, and President George W. Bush signed a law in 2005 that prevents consumers from suing firearms makers. Without any incentive to change, gun makers have proven that they will not add such safety measures.

So Barron’s aim is to work around them, as he did with the S-1 GARD and MDZ Shield. After finding institutionalized complacency in the bus OEM industry, Barron took his products to the transit agencies and school districts who find themselves responsible for injuries or deaths caused by the rear-wheel rollovers these safety products aim to mitigate.

With decades in the safety business, Barron knows the best way to enact reforms, and he believes that for gun safety, he once again has an effective solution.

BARRON’S PLAN:

BARRON’S HYPER-CONNECTED GUN SAFE:

• One year of highway cleanup for: 1. Those in possession of an unregistered weapon 2. Gun owners who fail to report lost or stolen gun within 24 hours, if that firearm is used to commit a crime, including possession by anyone other than registered owner 3. Will stem the epidemic of gun violence perpetrated by stolen & illegal weapons

 Affordable, mounted, armed, and internet-connected  Each gun is assigned by serial number to a holder, whose electronic sensor lets the system know when that gun has been removed  Features interior and exterior cameras, which can stream to a secure website  I f safe is broken into, owner is alerted via SMS, email, etc., with make & model of missing firearm, and video of theft  Can remind owner when gun has been removed for a set period of time  Will make law enforcement firearm tracking databases more efficient rsfmagazine.com • RSF MAGAZINE

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TESLA ROADSTER TESLA MOTORS IS AN ELECTRIC CAR MANUFACTURING COMPANY BASED IN SILICON-VALLEY AND WAS FOUNDED BY THE FAMED SOUTH AFRICAN ENTREPRENEUR, ELON MUSK. TESLA MOTORS IS FAMOUS FOR ITS EFFICIENT AND HIGH PERFORMING SUPER CARS. OTHER THAN THE CARS TESLA OFFERS ELECTRIC POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS AND LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACKS TO SOME OF THE MAJOR AUTO MANUFACTURERS.

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he Tesla Roadster produced by Tesla is one of the first electric super cars to be sold to civilians. The electric cars designed and manufactured by Tesla are compact, sporty and highly efficient. It is the first electric super dream car manufactured in the world to have range in excess of 200 miles. Truly an amazing modern marvel this super car showcases the future of automotive sector.

The exterior design of these popular dream cars is compact and modern. The chassis of this dream car is carried over from Lotus Elise. It features a bonded and riveted extruded aluminum monoque. The front features perfectly designed headlamps and the rear features distinct LED lights that truly accentuate its modern and sporty styling. The entire body apart from the bumpers is made of carbon fiber to save weight. It features alloy wheels as standard adding cadence to overall styling.

The interior is smart and contemporary. Majority of its features are shared with those of Lotus Elise. The dashboard, steering wheel, wind screen and canvas roof all are shared with Elise. It features power train management screen located in the middle of the center console.

It also features attractive carbon fiber trim, leather-covered interiors and attractive gear selector. Overall the interior is ergonomically laid out offering excellent driving experience.

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The heart of this futuristic car is the 3-phase, 4-pole induction motor capable of producing maximum power of 248 HP and a peak torque of 270 Nm. The electric motor is paired with a BorgWarner single speed, fixed gear box with an electrically activated parking pawl mechanism and a mechanical lubrication pump. The battery-pack or the Energy Storage System (ESS) contains 6831 lithium-ion cells arranged in 11 “sheets” connected in series and each sheet contains 9 “bricks” connected in series and each “brick” contains 69 cells connected in parallel storing energy. The range of this electric dream car is an amazing 220 miles.

The Tesla Roadster is the ultimate in terms of electric dream cars. It has all the necessary ingredients like power, performance, range, economy and most importantly zero emission making it the ultimate electric sports car available in the market. It offers you a chance to enjoy guilt free driving knowing that you are contributing your part in saving the planet along with being economically viable. Tesla Roadster is priced at $ 109,000 making it one of the costliest super electric cars on offer but considering its environment friendly performance and superior ride experience that it offers it is completely worth it. We can see why it is one of the most expensive cars in the electric market today. We love the futuristic innovation produced by Tesla Motors.

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In the Spirit of

By Kate Jarosinska

Winter Fashion

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n this time of falling leaves and crisp air, we have kissed the summer goodbye. All the tantalizing, swooping necklines, bright geometric shapes and flowery prints are being traded in for big oversized sweaters, sleek leather boots and gorgeous knitted scarves and hats. With the winter just around the corner, the tides of style have turned and women of class and high fashion are ready for a show stopping transition. The runway has already paraded some of the newest, most brilliant pieces of this magical time allowing fashionistas to evolve and adapt their look into this sacred and delicate time of year.

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Whether you’re spending the colder months on the go, hiking beautiful trails, dancing at glamorous parties, enjoying a charity event or just grabbing a fine meal in the neighborhood, Haute Couture has prepared quite the spectacle for all women of taste! Get ready for a perfectly chilled and beautiful wintertimeand the best part? The star is YOU!

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For the more outdoorsy women, designers have jumpstarted wintertime with a mix of casual elegance and rustic originality. Cozy and flowy poncho sweaters, big chunky knits and heavy furs play with thick belts and leather gloves to deliver a dazzling effect of the wintertime-in-the-woods trend. Buffalo checks, tartan, Navajo inspired blanket stripes and furs fit for a Nepalese trekker grace the runway with the illusion of simplicity and order, but reign in their rich comrsfmagazine.com • RSF MAGAZINE

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plexity. Rag and Bone heavily belts stripped and asymmetrical poncho sweaters to illuminate the contours of the feminine figure. The designer pairs the cascading sweaters with various textures like lace and leather, presenting an effortless effect of comfort and creativity. Haider Ackerman’s deep ruby and garnet hues saturate loosely fitted coats that are wrapped with thick, heavy black belts. The look is completed with chalcedony hued, slouchy scarves.

Temperley London took the folksier route, parading a spectacle of long snowy white gowns, tightly fitted and sprinkled with poppy seed and lily flowers. Absolutely beautiful.

The showstoppers and socialites will enjoy the amazing mix of sparkle, glitter, shimmer, glamour and iridescence cascading forth from the elegant runways of Dior and Versace. Chanel presents a premier line of silvery wisps of sheer and wool blends, accessorized by arm cuffs and slouchy hats. Both night and daytime looks are illuminated by the brilliant touch of glittery stockings. Coats tailored with gorgeous silk lining and lavender scarves move through the various looks with grace and elasticity. Versace also integrated crystalline gowns.

The dresses sparkle like snowflakes and icicles in the sun, their glittery translucence accentuates the vivacious extravagance of elegant, winter night life.

Giambattista Valli, relieves the upscale glamour with more of an bold toned beauty, using a pallet of blacks and whites and darker color accents on expertly crafted and stitched dresses, some of which exude luxury and elegance.

Alexandre Vauthier hit the runway scene with his presentation of loose fitted

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pants and edgy sexy dresses. The glamour captures the chilly character of winter with dark pallets, reminiscent of the stark and eerie winter afternoons that are hauntingly beautiful in their peaceful elegance.

With the right imagination and invitation, you can find yourself sporting the extravagance of the season! When the rain starts falling, the nights are icy and you’re wishing you could wear a beautiful, flowing summer dress, don’t forget to open yourself to the wealth and glory of the winter season’s hottest trends!

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A Labour of Love

FARAH KHAN ALI JEWELRY

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FARAH KHAN ALI, TODAY ONE OF INDIA’S MOST CELEBRATED JEWELRY DESIGNERS CELEBRATES 20 EVENTFUL YEARS OF HER SIGNATURE LABEL ”FARAH KHAN FINE JEWELRY”, A LABOUR OF LOVE AND A JOURNEY OF THE SOUL THAT SHE SET UPON WAY BACK IN 1993. TO COINCIDE WITH THIS MILESTONE, FARAH ALSO CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF HER DUAL LEVEL, ART DECO YET AVANT GARDE JEWELRY STORE ALSO TITLED “FARAH KHAN FINE JEWELRY” AT THE TURNER ROAD JEWELRY BOULEVARD IN BANDRA, MUMBAI.

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oday The House of Farah Khan Fine Jewelry is now in a position to make anything possible in design, with a manufacturing unit spread over 9200 sq. feet that houses 80 employees who strongly believe in Farah’s philosophy of “Where Creativity Meets Skill and Perfection Meets Excellence”.

Farah Khan Ali is a Graduate Gemologist, and renowned jewelry designer who excelled in her professional training at the Gemological Institute of America, California. “I thank God that my parents, though being connected to Bollywood, were people who came from modest backgrounds and knew that the best thing they could give me was an education and principles. My father

always told me that I may never leave you a legacy but I will leave you an education because if you are educated you will make your own legacy”, adds Farah.

Today the Farah Khan Fine Jewelry Label is known for its classic yet innovative, avante garde appeal, with Farah’s signature style including the most exquisite, dazzling yet never OTT designs featuring

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majestic Tigers, Snakes, Insects, Floral Motifs and Egyptian Heads, encrusted with the finest quality of diamonds and

gemstones. Despite having designed for some of the top Bollywood and Hollywood stars and people from India’s fore-

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most business families, this perfectionist believes in each design being a masterpiece.

The Farah Khan Fine jewelry new store is spread over two floors and is a visual delight that one must experience. The show windows will have new themes in jewelry that tell a story behind every creation as well as create an emotional connect with the customer that goes beyond the retail experience. The store is done up in a neo classical feel to create a comfortable warm ambience yet keeping a minimal clean look. The vivid orange windows stand out along with the unusual displays that have been created to incorporate the “Alice in Wonderland” theme. Three larger than life displays stand out as they house the unusual props that serve as a backdrop for the jewelry that shines bright through the windows.

The theme “Alice in Wonderland is about making impossible possible. It is about a magical world where curiosity makes it so much more wondrous. I believe that anything is possible and just like Alice, I day dream, except I make those dreams come true!” says Farah proudly. Maybe its my background of Bollywood that helps me to see things in a magical perspective and allows me the freedom to let my mind run creatively amuck in different directions for I come from a world of make belief, that anything is possible if you truly believe in it.

Large Columbian and Zambian emeralds, beautiful Burmese and Mozambique rubies, scintillating sapphires, precious pearls and dazzling diamonds along with various other gemstones set the tone for each beautiful signature FK jewel. Each and every piece looks like a piece of art and one that is meticulously created and finished. Signature pieces include a 92-carat Columbian Emerald Necklace suspended by a marquise and pear shape diamond chain. Other pieces include a stunning snake bracelet

one of a kind unique pieces that tell a story.

A large stunning chandelier that drops in the center of store completes the uber luxurious look. The highlight of the store is the in-store elevator that is fitted with thousands of Swarovski crystals.

in coffee diamonds as it travels inside a diamond mesh and wraps itself on the wrist to create a unique piece of art. This piece took 1040 hours to craft and was created keeping the Chinese year of the snake in mind. What’s very stunning this time is the ruby collection that Farah has experimented with using blood red rubies that are accented with diamonds to form earrings, bracelets and rings. As she says “This collection is all encompassing and a collection created with all heart.

Its for the fine jewelry buyer who appreciates the quality of high end gemstones and the finish that compliments such pieces as well as for the adventurous buyer who prefers to experiment with

“It’s taken me twenty long years to get here and contrary to what people imagine, the journey has been an uphill task strewn with many difficulties.

Up until last year, due to unforeseen circumstances and a fall out with my expartner, I lost everything I financially ever made, however, it was the best thing that happened to me because I came out so much more savvy in the business aspect of my work. I am driven by challenges and the more difficult the task the more I’m egged on to excel. The only reason I am sharing this is because I want more and more women to believe that one can make ones weaknesses into ones strengths. Don’t let failure dishearten. It has been a long journey indeed where I have stumbled and I have fallen but even though I made mistakes, they were mine alone just as the success has been.

Today, I am proud and happy to present this new flagship store in Mumbai and I hope my patrons are surprised with every visit, enjoying and reveling in the experience of owning a Farah Khan Fine Jewelry design.

“I don’t love to design; I live to design for I know no other way to live. There is so much to see, so much to discover, so much to live for. We just have to find it. I never planned my life but I did do everything I did with dedication and passion for without passion life has no meaning.

The day I discover myself, I shall cease to exist”

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An Exotic Sportscar

Pagani Automobili S.p.A is an exotic sports car manufacturing company founded by Horacio Pagani in 1992. The dream cars manufactured by Pagani are so exclusive that only a few pieces of these exotic masterpieces are manufactured and each of this magnificent magnum opus is specifically designed as per client requirement. The Zonda R is specially designed for the race tracks. Talking about exclusivity only 15 track-only Zonda R has been made till date. Apparently there is something money can’t buy. These dream cars are so rare and exotic that you will feel blessed if you see one of this in real life.

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Pagani Zonda R is the ultimate epitome of automobile engineering representing superior aesthetic, aerodynamics and ergonomic design. The Zonda R features a huge rear wing, closed flat underbody and large rear diffuser. Pagani employs a host of high-tech and exotic materials in its car like aircraft grade aluminum, titanium, magnesium and carbon fiber. It has a dry weight of just 1070 kg achieved through Avion AL suspension components; ASpa machined structural EngAL parts and Poggipolini titanium screws. Zonda R has wide tracks and increased wheelbase making it a superior race car and the ultimate rich man’s toy and one of the most expensive cars ever produced.

Also one has to have their individual race track before owning it as this exotic outrageous dream car isn’t street legal.

Pagani has created the Zonda R with only one thing in mind, pure driving thrill and keeping in line with this philosophy the interior setting is kept to a bare minimum. The interior features premium Toora seats, FIA approved and compliant with latest HANS standards and along with five point safety belts and roll cage guarantees optimum driver safety. It also features a special Digitek instrumentation for essential information and sophisticated telemetry through a variety of sensors to monitor every single component. The high quality finish and attention to detailing is amazing and complies with the demanding Pagani standards.

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The heart of Pagani Zonda R is the Mercedes-Benz AMG M120 V12 high performance racing engine. The powerful engine is encased in a rigid and light central monoque made from carbon – titanium. The engine is bolted directly to the central monoque. This gem of an engine is capable of producing an amazing 750 hp @ 7500 rpm and a peak torque of 710 Nm @ 5700 rpm. This monstrous power combined with Pirelli Pzero tires is capable of catapulting this beast to 60 mph in a mere 2.7 sec. It has a top speed of an amazing 217 mph. Important performance features include direct throttle actuation, transversal sequential gearbox made from magnesium allowing gear shifts in less than 20 milliseconds, Xtrac transmission technology, Automac Engineering automation and shift paddles located behind the steering wheel. Other prominent safety and performance features include Brembo Carbon Ceramic brakes, 12 way Bosch Motorsport Traction Control, ABS system and fully adjustable suspension and wing configuration.

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Luck and lots of money is the two prerequisites that are necessary to procure and enjoy one of these exotic dream cars.

With just 15 units produced till date it surely is a hot collector’s item. At $ 1.85 million it is one of the most expensive cars on offer in this planet.

However the exclusivity, extreme engineering, performance and thrill that this car offers is priceless making it the ultimate collectors dream car.

A Breathtaking Getaway

Thailand

THE RAW BEAUTY OF THAILAND HAS THE UTMOST ABILITY TO SHOCK YOU AND MESMERIZE YOU WITH ITS ENDLESS ADVENTURES AND BREATHTAKING BEAUTY EXCLUSIVE ONLY O THE LAND OF THAI. 30 | RSF MAGAZINE • rsfmagazine.com

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rom Chiangi Mai in the north to the lush province of Krabi in the south, all of it will charm you and put you under a trance of mesmerizing beauty. Anything can be found in Thailand, from crystal blue beaches to thick jungles, from great food to cheap beach front bungalows and few of the finest leading hotels in the world. Thailand maintains its own exclusive identity credited to its unique history and culture.

One thing that stands out in the whole of Thailand is the dazzling ‘Grand Palace’. The breathtaking masterpiece of architecture has amazed its visitors for hundreds of years. Built over two-hundred years ago, the wonder remains the heart of Thailand.

FUN FACT: WHEN VISITING THE PALACE, ONE IS ADVISED TO DRESS CONSERVATIVELY AS ENTRY IS DENIED TO THOSE WHO ARE NOT DRESSED CORRECTLY.

The country is filled with destinations which will lift you off your feet.

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nother wonder to be visited is the ancient city of ‘Ayutthaya’. The architectural heritage of the city is a blend of Sukhothai, Dvaravati, U-Thong, ancient Khmer, Lopburi and Persian styles. The ruins of the site are a strong reminder of Siam’s magnificent past. Another architectural wonder with immense historical significance is of ‘Wat Arun’, commonly known as the Temple of Dawn. The ‘Khao Yai National Park’ also attracts many visitors and is an exclusive must see place.

The ‘Night Bazaar’ of Chiang Mai and the ‘Floating markets’ near Bangkok are other exclusive unparalleled attractions. The natural beauty and scenic attractions are also unmatched. The country is filled with destinations which will lift you off your feet. A destination like ‘Koh Tao’, Turtle Island, is guaranteed to be a treat to your senses. Ko Phi Phi, Koh Tao, Similan Islands are just scenic beauty at its finest. They provide a view which one would not be able to erase from the mind forever. Another destination, attracting

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rock climbers from all over the world, is the ‘Rai Leh’ (or the Railey Beach). There is a peninsula which contains high limestone cliffs, beautiful beaches and soothing atmosphere. Another exclusive and an almost unique place in the world is ‘Phang Nga Bay’. It consists of aquatic grottoes, gorgeous caves and limestone islands.

A distinct feature of the Bay is the pure limestone cliffs that protrude vertically out of the emerald green water. Koh Pannyi and James Bond Island are two other famous spots of the bay.

THE BEAUTY OF THAILAND LIES IN ITS SIMPLICITY. THE FACT THAT SCENIC BEAUTY DOMINATES THE COUNTRY FROM ONE TIP TO ANOTHER IS AN EXCLUSIVE FEATURE TO FIND. FOR THE LOVERS OF NATURE AND INDESCRIBABLE NATURAL BEAUTY, THAILAND AWAITS YOU.

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Mediate, Arbitrate, or

See You in Court THESE DAYS’ PEOPLE HAVE THREE WAYS TO RESOLVE A DISPUTE: MEDIATION, ARBITRATION, OR REGULAR OLD-FASHIONED LITIGATION AT THE COURTHOUSE. As a trusted San Diego attorney, I explain your legal options when considering any of these actions.

Mediation is voluntary. Even if you have agreed to mediate before arbitrating or litigating, a judge can’t order you to mediate if you change your mind. On the other hand, if your agreement gives attorney fees to the winner in arbitration or a lawsuit, it may also take the fees away if the winner has refused to mediate first. The ubiquitous California Association of Realtors residential purchase and sale agreement form has worked that way for decades.

Mediation in one form or another has been around forever. A mediator does not decide a case and make a ruling.

Instead mediators, like village elders, help parties resolve their differences peacefully by mutual agreement. In the 1960’s mediation proponents thought of it as a warm and fuzzy way to give the urban poor, who could not afford the civil judicial system, access to rough justice.

It did not turn out that way. Instead mediation became institutionalized in the 1980’s, when the judicial system appeared threatened by a tidal wave of litigation. Lawyers co-opted the flower children, so now it’s hard to tell the difference between mediation and a judicial settlement conference. The pitch is unappetizing, but realistic: you can’t tell how a judge will rule, and you can’t afford to find out.

Mediation may work in most cases, but whether the results are fair or legal is an open question. If mediation doesn’t work, the parties can arbitrate or litigate.

If the parties have a written agreement to arbitrate, a judge can order them to arbitration, which can be binding or nonbinding. The arbitrator does decide the case and does make a ruling, called an Award. If the parties have agreed to binding arbitration, the winner can easily turn the Award into an enforceable court judgment, which cannot be appealed.

But if they have agreed only to non-binding arbitration and one party refuses to abide by the Award, it’s unenforceable and useless. Most arbitrations are therefore binding. As a San Diego attorney with over 30 years of experience, I understand the differences and possible outcomes.

When the American Arbitration Association was formed in 1926, arbitration was supposed to be cheaper and faster than litigation. The parties choose the arbitrator, who doesn’t have to be a lawyer or a judge, and the rules of evidence used for court trials need not be followed. However, arbitration has gradually developed its own thicket of rules and procedures rivaling those of the courts, so its superiority to the judicial process is often questionable. Nonetheless arbitration remains a thriving business in the private sector. It also thrives in the public sector as a mandatory service provided by the federal government to resolve labor disputes.

If the parties cannot agree to arbitrate, they are left with the courts and lawsuits. If you think of The Law as a set of rules producing predictable results under similar circumstances, so that who’s right and who’s wrong should be obvious, you are in for an unpleasant surprise if you find yourself involved in litigation. Decades ago the idea was to narrow the relevant facts as much as possible, so that the applicable rule would be readily found. Typical judicial opinions were only a few pages long. Our present pursuit of perfect justice has turned this scheme upside down. Judges want to hear about every fact that could possibly have any bearing on the outcome, and lawyers are happy to oblige them. Typical judicial opinions are now dozens of pages long. Consequently each case produces its own rule - which produces the paradoxical result that there are no rules or predictable results.

Perfect justice has yet to be found. What we have may have drawbacks, but it seems to be preferable to any alternative available anywhere else. Grin and bear it! Call your trusted San Diego attorney, Stanley Prowse today to schedule your legal consultation or visit us only at www.StanProwse.com

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