Feb 18, 2016
There is no longer a “near miss” rule for part 36 offers, appeal judges have made clear as they overturned a High Court decision which seemed to suggest that there was one. Lord Justice Tomlinson said Mr Justice Eder’s decision was “outside the bounds of reasonable...
Feb 17, 2016
“So……litigate, mediate or both?” A FOIL ADR and Mediation Sector Focus Team Roundtable Discussion 11:00 Tuesday 8th March 2015 Weightmans Exchequer Court, 33 St Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8AA The FOIL Sector Focus Team for ADR and Mediation invites you to join insurers,...
Feb 17, 2016
The Law Society has called on the Legal Ombudsman to give firms two ‘free cases’ per year, and consider exempting those acting pro bono from paying fees. Previously the ombudsman exempted firms from having to pay fees for the first two complaints it...
Feb 16, 2016
The High Court has awarded a claimant indemnity costs where the defendant conceded liability shortly before a split trial, having previously refused the claimant’s Part 36 offer to accept liability for 95% of damages to be assessed: Jockey Club Racecourse...
Feb 15, 2016
This is is the screen you will face when you go on to the EU Platform to deal with complaints! Dont forget to register with us and to include the link on your website.
Feb 15, 2016
From today all businesses which trade online or partially online will need to include a link to the EU complaints Platform on their websites in an easily accessible place such as their customer service sections. This affects all businesses as they are becoming...
Feb 15, 2016
ProMediate is involved with the Civil Mediation Council, which is the main voice for mediation in the UK. Being a member helps us to keep up to date and involved with developments in the ADR world such as the Business Commissioner, and so as to promote increased use...
Feb 15, 2016
Enforceability of arbitration clauses in consumer contracts The Court of Justice of the European Union has recently ruled on the approach national courts should take when deciding whether an arbitration clause in a contract between a bank and consumer is unfair within...
Feb 13, 2016
The small business commissioner proposal is closer to being launched following a debate in Parliament on 9 February, but it’s role will be restricted. It will tie in with the new GMCC dispute management service as it will direct businesses to existing...
Feb 13, 2016
ProMediate is proud to be a member of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and as a mediation provider we communicate, connect with businesses and customers and can help create bridges and solutions to problems. We are partnering to create a new service...
