All Alternative dispute resolution articles – Page 7
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NewsCosts judgment a ‘declaration of war’ against ADR refuseniks
Judge says defendant's failure to mediate had been 'unreasonable'.
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Study into mediation
A project that will investigate the use of mediation in the Court of Protection is looking for case studies to illustrate the successes and challenges. For more information, contact charlotte.may@me.com.
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NewsFamily ADR boosted by new guidance
Practice note from head of Family Division could encourage more lawyers to view arbitration as a viable option.
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NewsClaimants want to avoid court but still shun mediation – MoJ poll
At least 78% of each different group of claimant expects their case to go in their favour, with just 1% forecasting defeat.
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OpinionBack to the Future II was wrong on lawyers
The classic sequel predicted an end to lawyers and a swift justice system – neither is happening yet.
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NewsCJC: listen to local communities before shutting their court
Judge-led group voices broad support for government’s proposals.
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NewsJustice system must adapt to life without lawyers – LCJ
Lord Thomas also heralds increasing possibility of online courts to resolve disputes.
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NewsConservatives: court fees? Let’s talk about solicitors’ costs – Faulks
Conference fringe event also addresses how best to promote ADR to stop disputes coming to court.
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FeatureOnline dispute resolution: answers?
The CJC proposal for HM Online Court – right technology, wrong architecture?
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NewsOmbudsman complaint limit rises from six to 12 months
Scheme rules on cut-off to be aligned with new EU directive on alternative dispute resolution.
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Opinion
Squeezing out claims
Access to justice is becoming a qualified right which is obliged to be set against the contents of the public purse.
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Opinion
ADR anxiety
We do not need judges to wag fingers at us and point us in the direction of alternative dispute resolution.
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NewsGovernment waits on simplifying ‘complex’ ADR landscape
Alternative dispute resolution must be widely available for consumer disputes by July 2015.
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FeatureCivil procedure: conduct and costs
The significance of alternative dispute resolution and offers to settle under Civil Procedure Rule 44.2.
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NewsLawyers critical of free mediation scheme
Family lawyers suggest government funds should be made available to enable couples to get legal aid instead.
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NewsReport calls for higher fees to boost mediation
Mediation taskforce report calls for £100 rise in settlement fees for solicitors.
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FeatureEnforcing financial ombudsman decisions
Why are attempts to enforce Financial Ombudsman Service decisions in the legal system so onerous?
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ADR clauses leading to earlier mediation
In-house lawyers becoming more familiar with the process, according to CEDR.
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OpinionFix the courts instead of pushing ADR
Instead of constantly pushing alternative methods, the government should hire more court staff.