Jan 29, 2016
Recent proposals to introduce fixed recoverable costs are likely to result in an increase in mediation. On 28 January Jackson LJ, the architect of the new civil procedure rules, made an announcement about introducing fixed costs throughout fast track claims (ie up to...
Jan 17, 2016
New EU Online Platform – New Service – Decision Maker EU Legislation says that if you trade online you must put a link on your website to the EU complaints Platform from 15 February 2016. Don’t worry, we have a simple cost effective solution that you...
Jan 14, 2016
It is reported that the number of personal and small business tax cases accepted for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has risen by more 70% in the past year. HMRC accepted 413 applications from small and medium-sized enterprises and individuals in 2014/15, up...
Jan 14, 2016
It is a mere coincidence that during the same week when winners of £33m national lottery rollover were announced, the Gambling Commission has announced its approval of ProMediate as an ADR provider. Our application to act as an ADR entity in the field of gambling, for...
Jan 13, 2016
We are pleased to announce that Robin Somerville has joined ProMediate’s panel of mediators. Robin has particular extensive expertise in professional services and professional standards. Robin assists either by assisting parties settle their differences...
Jan 13, 2016
FOIL UPDATE January 2016 ADR – what’s the point? The results of the FOIL ADR Survey It’s fair to say that ADR is having a bit of a moment at present. With the court process subject to criticism over delay and inefficiency, as highlighted in the recent FOIL...
Jan 12, 2016
Lord Justice Briggs’ interim report on the structure of the Civil Courts was published today. What impact will the proposed changes to the Court system have on the mediation world? The main change, if the proposals are implemented will be that a new...
Jan 11, 2016
Organised by the Family Mediation Association, the aim of Family Mediation Week (11-15 January 2016) is to let more people know about the benefits of family mediation, and to encourage separating couples to consider family mediation as a way of helping them to...
Jan 11, 2016
European Commission – Commission launches new platform for alternative dispute resolution between consumers and online traders European Commission Press Release Tomorrow, 9 January, the European Commission opens its new online dispute resolution (ODR) platform...
Jan 9, 2016
@Catherine Barton Photography When businesses fall out they often lock horns in litigation, which can be costly for all involved and take up a lot of time. The purpose of the Small Business Commissioner (the SBC) is to try to change that. The legislation to...
