Is everything said in a mediation protected by the legal privilege in the UMA in all circumstances?
No, the mediation privilege only applies in court or other official proceedings. The UMA does not stop or limit communications by participants outside of court to third parties. If someone is concerned about protecting personal information or trade secrets, for instance, the parties can enter into a confidentiality agreement before a mediation starts.
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