Dec 10, 2024
Can the Court Override Confidentiality in a Mediation? Typically, statements and disclosures made during a mediation are protected by confidentiality and cannot be referred to in court proceedings. However, this principle was challenged in the case of Pentagon Foods,...
Dec 10, 2024
Is ADR the Answer to Intellectual Property Disputes? Exploring the Role of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Resolving Complex Patent Issues Intellectual property disputes often resemble a battleground where innovation and collaboration collide with legal complexities...
Dec 7, 2024
Settling Inheritance Disputes Through Mediation: A Smarter Solution Inheritance disputes are on the rise, often creating financial strain and emotional turmoil. Fortunately, mediation offers a more effective way to resolve these conflicts without the prolonged and...
Dec 7, 2024
Case Analysis: Grierson v Grierson [2024] EWHC 3048 (Ch) (27 November 2024) In Grierson v Grierson, the High Court addressed the issue of costs in the context of an inheritance dispute and provided significant insights into the implications of refusing to mediate. The...
Dec 2, 2024
Mediation in Ireland: A Vision for the Future in the UK? In recent years, the UK courts have increasingly embraced changes to encourage mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Recent amendments to court rules now permit compulsory stays of proceedings to...
Nov 24, 2024
It is reported that there has been an increase in inheritance disputes. There has apparently been a 38% increase in Court orders relating to inheritance cases since 2019. The law states that people can leave their estate to anyone they want. However, under the...
