Which of the following is true of caucuses in dispute resolution?
A) They generally occur during a mediation proceeding.
B) They only occur when mandated by a court order.
C) A caucus involves both parties negotiating without the mediator.
D) They are illegal because they are considered ex parte communications.
E) Caucuses are synonymous with de novo reviews.

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Sometimes, the mediator may decide that the process will be more productive if the parties and their attorneys meet with the mediator outside the presence of the other disputant. This private meeting is called a caucus.

Which of the Following Is True of Caucuses in Dispute