All Alternative dispute resolution articles – Page 5
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News'Apologies Bill' aims to take the heat out of disputes
Conservative backbencher wants the law changed so apologies are not regarded as admissions of liability.
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NewsDeepwater ruling clarifies law on arbitrator bias
Challenge to appointment of arbitrator in claim arising from 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster is thrown out by UK Supreme Court.
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NewsCoronavirus a ‘catalyst’ for cross-border mediation
More than 50 countries have signed up to Singapore Convention on Mediation so far.
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NewsInnovation sandbox to be tested this year as LawtechUK contractors named
Oxford consortium will work on online dispute resolution platform for small and medium-sized businesses.
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OpinionFit for purpose online dispute resolution
ODR could bridge the justice gap faced by self-employed people.
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NewsProposals invited for SME disputes portal
Disputes resolution portal one of four projects announced in LawTechUK Vision unveiled last month.
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NewsFormer Law Society chief to lead arbitration body
Catherine Dixon was CEO at Chancery Lane from 2015 to 2017.
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News‘Get doctors in the room for clinical negligence mediation,’ lawyers told
Figures show more cases than ever are going through an alternative dispute resolution process.
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NewsOmbudsman ditches mediation scheme after just 4% success rate
Too expensive to fund mediation given the low take-up from all parties.
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OpinionADR – the time has come
Action in civil litigation is moving from trial to alternative dispute resolution.
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NewsSingapore convention a 'game changer' for cross-border mediation
Senior minister of state for law and health says 'convention will elevate the role of mediation’.
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NewsIndia arbitration reform will restrict foreign lawyers
Debevoise partner Lord Goldsmith says its not too late for New Delhi to delay reform.
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NewsRyanair's strike compensation battle to end up in the courts
Experts estimate outstanding compensation to delayed passengers could be as much as £55m.
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NewsCivil Justice Council opts against mandatory ADR
Recommendations published today promote the use of alternatives to 'capitulation or litigation'.
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Hong Kong awaits good practice rules for third party funding
External litigation funding now permissable but profession awaits rules governing good conduct.
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FeatureCommercial realities
Can London cling on to its pre-eminence in high-value dispute resolution? Solicitors are cautiously optimistic.
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NewsGovernment seeks to champion ADR in consumer rights drive
Research methodology reveals just three solicitors were asked for their opinion on alternative dispute resolution.
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FeatureBanking disputes: time for a tribunal
An expanded ombudsman scheme is welcome, but we need a tribunal to overhaul the culture of our banking industry and remedy a structural access to justice deficit
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Law ReportIndustrial relations
Queen’s Bench Division granted an injunction to restrain the defendant Communication Workers Union (CWU) from unlawfully calling strike action.