Uniform Mediation Act (UMA): Federal legislation adopted by several states that provides uniform rules for mediation confidentiality and privileges
Federal Rules of Evidence - Rule 408: Federal rule governing the admissibility of settlement discussions and mediation communications in federal courts
Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1998: Federal law requiring federal district courts to provide ADR programs and protecting confidentiality in federal court-sponsored ADR
Administrative Dispute Resolution Act: Federal law governing ADR in federal administrative agencies and providing confidentiality protections
State Mediation Confidentiality Statutes: State-specific laws governing confidentiality in mediation proceedings within each jurisdiction
State Evidence Codes: State-specific rules governing the admissibility of mediation communications in state courts
State Mediation Privileges: State-specific legal protections preventing disclosure of mediation communications
State Professional Conduct Rules: State-specific rules governing professional conduct in mediation proceedings
Privacy Protection Laws: Federal and state laws protecting personal and sensitive information disclosed during mediation
HIPAA: Federal law protecting medical information that may be disclosed during mediation proceedings
Contract Law Principles: General legal principles governing the formation and enforcement of confidentiality agreements
Public Policy Exceptions: Legal exceptions to confidentiality based on public policy considerations
Mandatory Reporting Obligations: Legal requirements to report certain types of information despite confidentiality agreements
Mediator Ethics Guidelines: Professional standards and ethical guidelines for mediators regarding confidentiality
Constitutional Considerations: First Amendment, due process, and equal protection considerations affecting mediation confidentiality
