Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, is dead. He will be laid to rest tomorrow.   Judging from the news accounts, he left behind disputes in every aspect of his life — custody, creditors, intellectual property, contracts and on and on. There are enough issues to keep a multitude of lawyers busy and rich for years.

Maybe some of the litigants will consider mediation to resolve some of the disputes. It would be faster and  cheaper with a more satisfying result. Then the rest of us could get on with just enjoying the music.

My Music at Midnight, 38 x 45 inches, by O.V. Brantley, 2009. For sale at www.ovbrant.etsy.com