I could use any info about mediation that anyone might know.

Hello Matt:

Ok, it ain't complicated. You've got one side who thinks one thing, and you've got another side who thinks something different. If he's any good, the mediator brings them together. If not, things go on as they were.

excon

Mediation is fairly simple to understand. What is not so simple is getting there.

Mediation, a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), aims to assist two (or more) disputants in reaching an agreement. The disputes may involve states, organisations, communities, individuals or other representatives with a vested interest in the outcome.

Mediators use appropriate techniques and/or skills to open and/or improve dialogue between disputants, aiming to help the parties reach an agreement (with concrete effects) on the disputed matter. Normally, all parties must view the mediator as impartial.

Mediation can apply in a variety of disputes. These include commercial, legal, diplomatic, workplace, community and divorce or other family matters.

For more detail see:

Mediation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mediation (employment related)