Oct 21, 2016
Three examples of well known brands which have suffered damage to reputation and where consumers are seeking redress: 1. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 The reputation of Samsung took a hit after the Galaxy Note 7 was banned by airlines and collection points were set up...
Oct 21, 2016
Three reasons to try to avoid Court and use ADR instead: 1. Court Closures The government says it is on target to shut all 86 courts and tribunals earmarked for closure by next September. 31 court buildings were effectively closed by the end of August. The sale of the...
Oct 18, 2016
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Oct 18, 2016
It is well known that refusal to mediate can lead to costs penalties. What may be less understood is when the parties can draw this to the attention of the Court. In R (on the application of Wildbur) v Ministry of Defence [2016] EWHC 821 (Admin), the court found that...
Oct 12, 2016
In our fourth article during mediation awareness week we focus on defamation claims. These are well suited to mediation as there are issues of confidentiality and reputation at stake as well as legal costs, which can be notoriously high. Two celebrities have launched...
Oct 12, 2016
In my third article during mediation week we consider when it is acceptable to make an offer or demand in the course of a mediation that includes a threat, veiled or otherwise to refrain from doing something damaging to a party. This is quite a technical...
Oct 10, 2016
In the second of our articles during mediation awareness week, we refer to a survey on the business of law publisher by Lexis Nexis. The survey found that lawyers did not appreciate that they work in a service industry and clients do not agree with them that they...
Sep 30, 2016
The facts speak for themselves · 52% of the public think more highly of a business that handles complaints effectively; · 43% would feel more confident in a company that offered access to a dispute resolution service, such as an ombudsman scheme; · 26% would be more...
Sep 30, 2016
ProMediate can supply mediators for all your firm’s mediation needs, at a discount. We have mediators specialising in all areas, including: Trusts, Wills and Contentious Probate Commercial Litigation Neighbour Disputes Workplace and Employment...
Sep 28, 2016
Court reforms continue and in a paper published on 28 September 2016 the plans to transform the criminal, civil, family Courts and tribunals were announced. This includes the following: Our reforms will promote the full range of methods of settling disputes more...
