Sofia tells Gordon that she wants to file a lawsuit against Renata, and then engage in mediation. Gordon tells her that she must mediate before filing a lawsuit. Is Gordon correct?

A) Yes, once a lawsuit is initiated, she cannot engage in mediation.
B) No, many courts have mediation programs.
C) No, every court will mandate mediation after a lawsuit is filed.
D) Yes, it is a waste of money to file a lawsuit before mediation.
E) No, the Federal Arbitration Act mandates that mediation must occur.

CB) Many courts indeed have mediation programs that encourage or require parties to attempt mediation before proceeding to trial. This approach is designed to reduce the court's caseload and encourage a more amicable resolution.C) While not every court mandates mediation after a lawsuit is filed, it is increasingly common for courts to require some form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation, as part of the litigation process. This requirement is aimed at facilitating settlements and reducing the time and expense associated with traditional litigation.