Oct 3, 2019
I am attending a meeting with the judiciary to discuss The Civil Justice Council’s report on mediation. New report on Alternative Dispute Resolution Please could everyone let me know their views on the proposals? The Report stops short of recommending compulsory...
Oct 3, 2019
Following the decision in Lomax v Lomax concerning the Court’s power to order an early neutral evaluation hearing if a party opposes this, in an inheritance act case, the Court of Appeal has now ruled in favour of the Court being able to order early neutral evaluation...
Oct 3, 2019
During times of #Brexit uncertainty there are bound to be more disputes between businesses and customers/suppliers as well as internal issues with employees. The problems will not necessarily be anyone’s fault but businesses may be in financial difficulties. In those...
Oct 2, 2019
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...
