Jul 9, 2015
Promediate has also launched an online mediation system, using videoconferencing to enable parties to hold a mediation online. Online saves time and is good for the environment as it eliminates travel and venue hire. All that is needed is access to a computer and the...
Jul 9, 2015
Following a consultation on the EU Directive on ADR/ODR, the government has announced that from October 2015, all businesses offering goods or services to consumers will need to have in place an ADR Scheme, to deal with any disputes. This is a short timetable and all...
Jul 9, 2015
There have been some exciting developments in the mediation world, to include the implementation of the ADR Directive, which will involve all businesses offering ADR to consumers and the Civil Justice Council has launched its report on online dispute resolution. The...
Jul 8, 2015
Another example of a case which went to trial is that involving two couples, who have reportedly spent £500,000 on a legal battle over ‘a few feet’ of muddy ditch between their homes. Mr and Mrs Gilks are the owners of a five acre property in Mobberley and claimed to...
Jul 8, 2015
On to the decision of Mr Justice Norris in Bradley v Heslin [2014] EWHC 3267 (Ch) Liverpool in which he stated that “Rather to my surprise I find myself trying a case about a pair of gates in Formby: surprise on at least two counts. First, that anyone should pursue a...
Jul 8, 2015
Mr Justice Jackson has set out his views about litigation which has got out of control in a Court of Protection case – A & B [2014] EWCOP involving two claims which highlight the problem of delay and expense. Apparently each case cost £9,000 per month. He...
Jul 8, 2015
It is frequently the case that the Court will order a stay to be imposed, so that the parties can arrange a mediation. However, it may not always be appropriate to order a stay, such as in the recent multiparty construction case: CIP PROPERTIES (AIPT) LTD (Claimant) v...
Jul 8, 2015
It used to be the case that an unsuccessful party would be ordered to pay the successful party’s costs, unless they had not beaten an offer made by the other party. Now, the position is uncertain as conduct before and during the litigation and attempts to settle are...
Jul 8, 2015
Another decision illustrating the result of refusing to mediate. In this case the Claimants lost their case on every substantive issue, but argued that there should be no order for costs. The Defendant had not responded to the letter of claim and concentrated on...
Sep 17, 2014
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