All Alternative dispute resolution articles
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News'Mr Mediation' Karl Mackie dies at 79
CEDR founder was a highly influential figure in the development of alternative dispute resolution.
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OpinionAre clients more likely to try to avoid family court or is it business as usual?
Two years ago, new family proceedings rules arrived to encourage the use of non-court dispute resolution. Jo O'Sullivan explores whether things have changed.
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OpinionLetters roundup
Neglected family arbitration, holistic SEND reform and deregulated disaster: your letters to the editor.
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NewsRefusal to mediate was not unreasonable conduct, High Court finds
Judge awards successful party interim costs as ‘this is not a case where a defendant refused to engage in ADR at all’.
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NewsFamily lawyers fly the FLAG for arbitration
Organisation hopes to raise public awareness of non-court dispute resolution option and become a valuable family law resource.
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OpinionFamily non-court dispute resolution one year on
It matters that we know whether or not the new era for non-court dispute resolution has arrived.
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NewsLIDW: Cherie Blair laments 'weaponisation' of conflict resolution
Omnia Strategy founder also wants arbitral tribunals to get tough on parties who play ‘fast and loose’ with their financial obligations.
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OpinionDefendant firms are to blame for soaring credit hire costs
Claimant firms want to find a way to keep cases out of court - but do defendants agree?
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NewsFirm hire: HCR Law appoints dispute resolution partner
Commercial litigator Peter Brewer joins the firm in Birmingham.
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NewsSEND lawyer attacks councils over mediation approach
Solicitor supports mediation for funding appeals but accuses local authorities of acting unlawfully.
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FeatureSplit decisions
Backlogs and increased transparency appear to be finally pushing family law away from court, but does the cost of alternative dispute resolution risk creating a two-tier justice system? Catherine Baksi reports.
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NewsHigh Court orders compulsory mediation despite defendant objections
Trade mark dispute ruling may be the first time the court has used new powers under amended Civil Procedure Rules.
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OpinionA look ahead to Family Mediation Week
Session topics include hybrid mediation, academic research, digital solutions and mediation with arbitration.
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OpinionDeploying mediation skills outside law
With many lawyers also trained mediators, how many are aware of the varied arenas outside the legal process where those skills can be deployed?
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OpinionRule changes ramp up ADR push
The drive towards alternative dispute resolution is only going in one direction.
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NewsEarly resolution and fixed fees: NQ's recipe for startup success
Unregulated business based in Lancaster aims to resolve disputes before they escalate to court.
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OpinionWhy we all need to collaborate on clinical negligence
It’s in all our interests to avoid expensive clinical negligence litigation and help the NHS.
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NewsOpposing parties renew vows of clin neg collaboration
Renewal of Covid-19 agreement aims to streamline disputes and reduce litigation costs.