Oct 1, 2019
We are publishing our report today: ctsi report 2018-19
Oct 1, 2019
According to research by Thomson Reuters, cases involving the UK’s biggest businesses have reached a seven-year low. New figures show that the number of High Court cases concerning FTSE 100 companies has fallen by 33% since 2017/18, from 193 in that year to just 130...
Oct 1, 2019
Mediation is becoming an increasingly popular method for businesses to resolve disputes as it reduces stress, resolves conflict early, restores working relationships and reduces the costs and time taken in going through a formal grievance procedure. Workplace conflict...
Oct 1, 2019
Many people will have experienced that feeling of anger and frustration when a washing machine, fridge or other essential appliance breaks down outside warranty and expensive repairs or replacement is needed. You suspect that there is built in obsolescence. Well from...
Sep 30, 2019
Last month the Singapore Mediation Convention was signed, representing a milestone in the progression of mediation settlement agreement enforceability. Singapore is leading the way in ADR and litigation. The UK has not yet signed the convention. Signing of Singapore...
Sep 29, 2019
How to get the most out of workplace mediation. The key tips emerging for getting more out of mediation are: Ask for a copy of ProMediate’s guide to workplace mediation and let the parties have a copy.The parties need support before a mediation. HR is well placed to...
Sep 28, 2019
It is unfortunate that disputes between employees can occur in the workplace, but with so many personalities and opinions congregated in small working environments it is understandable why these can occur. People seldom get to choose who they work with and it is...
Sep 28, 2019
Statisticians frequently count the number of lawyers per head of population. The US has about 3 times the number of lawyers per head of population than the UK – 281 v 94 per 100,000 people. Perhaps they should look at the number of mediators instead? Peter...
Sep 28, 2019
I did not attend the Supreme Court unfortunately Unfortunately I was unable to attend the Supreme Court for the judgment in the case of Cherry but was able like many to tune in via the Supreme Court website. Apart from the constitutional and political implications of...
Sep 28, 2019
It is reported that NHSR is taking a new approach towards birth injury cases by trying to admit liability at an early stage. Birth injury cases are extremely sensitive and upsetting for everyone involved. They also have potential to result in high legal costs. NHSR...
