Feb 8, 2022
The new Commercial Court Guide renames ADR as NDR, or Negotiated Dispute Resolution. It falls short of proposing any mandatory mediation but allows for parties to apply for directions at any stage. The Guide also allows for early neutral evaluation to take place...
Feb 8, 2022
The Civil Justice Council has published a report, The Resolution of Small Claims, in which it said compulsory use of the Small Claims Mediation Service (SCMS) for claims worth less than £500, excluding personal injury and housing disrepair, would be free and...
Feb 4, 2022
If you need to resolve a dispute look no further than Causton Dispute Resolution
Feb 3, 2022
The government has issued a consultation on whether the UK should sign the Singapore mediation convention. I previously reported that It provides commercial disputants with the opportunity of mediating and being able to enforce a settlement agreement abroad without a...
Feb 2, 2022
Marks & Spencer and Aldi have reached a settlement in a copyright row over caterpillar cakes. Intellectual property cases are ideally suited to mediation. M&S had accused Aldi of copying its Colin the Caterpillar cake. The supermarkets confirmed they had...
Feb 2, 2022
New system for low value clinical negligence claims is proposed The Department of Health and Social Care has published a consultation which closes on 24th of April 2022 in relation to fix recoverable costs in lower value clinical negligence claims. They are proposing...
Feb 1, 2022
A new report is seeking views on limiting recoverable costs in lower value clinical negligence claims. Mediation has had a part to play in clinical negligence claims since the NHSR set up its own scheme. The new proposals however recommend early neutral evaluation....
Jan 30, 2022
Parties who are wrapped up in a dispute sometimes describe the experience as like being stuck in a long tunnel. Litigation takes a long time and it can seem interminable. We can help by speeding you through that tunnel using mediation. To discuss options please get in...
Jan 28, 2022
The CJC’s final report on small claims has been published and recommends a radical approach of compulsory mediation in all cases except personal injury. It can be found atCivil Justice Council calls for improved procedure for claims under £500 | Courts and Tribunals...
Jan 25, 2022
We look at whether mediation/ADR will be made compulsory or not when the MOJ reports following its call for evidence. https://whitestonechambers.com/articles/is-mandatory-adr-mediation-coming/ #mediation #mediate #adr
