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Is mediation suitable for everyone?
Mediation will often help in situations where communication is not working well, or where you and your ex could be open to exploring options about how to reach an outcome that will work for everyone, but you may be finding it hard to identify options and discussions don’t turn out well when it’s just the two of you talking it through.
Read moreThe long-standing event, which this year was held online due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, has grown significantly since it launched 18 years ago and is an unmissable event in the international arbitration calendar, not only in Latin America, but in the US and Europe.
Read moreI recently came across a meme that said, “Surround yourself with women who would mention your name in a room full of opportunities.” The quote (which was not attributed to anyone) struck me, because without hesitation I pictured a beautifully decorated banquet hall, overflowing with food and drink, and filled with the group of fifty women lawyers that have supported me throughout the pandemic.
Read moreMediation is something that has been used more frequently by lawyers as a means of resolving disputes without needing to enter the courtroom. There remains an impression of litigation as an area of law that is inherently adversarial, centred around a duel over right and wrong with your legal opponent on the courtroom battlefield. However, the reality is that most commercial litigation disputes are far more emotionally charged and complex than people think, and a gentler touch may yield better results.
Read moreThe end of 2020 is looming as the end of forgiveness for tenants who owe back rent to landlords, and court officials are pushing mediation to avoid a litigation logjam.
Spokane is one of six counties statewide that are part of a pilot program intended to get tenants and landlords to start talking about possible solutions to unpaid rent during eviction moratorium expiring Dec. 31. Two firms in Spokane County have received federal assistance funds to promote mediation for the estimated hundreds of renters who might otherwise be taken to court due to unpaid rent.
Read moreVice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the current administration is promoting the adoption of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and creating the necessary infrastructure to enhance speedy resolution of business related disputes.
Read moreAlternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods may just be the answer to resolving disputes between the parties contracting under letters of credit (LC) in international trade deals, especially during the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Importers and exporters normally require intermediaries such as banks or alternative financiers to guarantee payment and the delivery of goods.
Read moreNew Delhi, Nov 15 (PTI) With an overhang of disputes choking investments in the oil and gas sector, the government is pushing for contractual wrangles being sent to an expert committee for time-bound resolution but the move has found few takers due to inherent conflict of interest in such a process, sources said.
Read moreCharlie Chaplin was one of the most successful actors and a pioneer of non-verbal communication. He used body language to connect with his audience. During negotiations, a negotiator constantly questions what expressions, gestures or posture to use next, which will result in giving a positive impression to the opposite negotiator. The body constantly gives signals consciously or unconsciously; it cannot be turned off or resisted. A negotiator should see the hidden intention behind the words through verbal communication and understand the deception or honest opinion through non-verbal communication. To understand and interpret the non-verbal communication correctly and to the benefit of the negotiator, proper training will help the negotiator slowly improve such skills. This will help the negotiator to communicate effectively and efficiently
Read moreAlthough largely unknown to the average litigant, alternative dispute resolution providers across the country have offered virtual mediation services for upwards of a decade. The sudden increase in the popularity of these virtual services is, of course, due to COVID-19. The pandemic’s restrictions on travel and in-person gatherings have brought virtual mediation to the forefront of litigation.
Read moreSolicitors expect the amount of commercial disputes to increase in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic – but lack confidence the courts are sufficiently prepared to deal with the backlog of cases, according to a new survey.
Read moreThe "final signing" of a peace agreement between Sudan's government and rebel groups is set for October 2 in the South Sudanese capital Juba, the talks' chief mediator announced Sunday.
"The second of October is the date for the final signing of the peace agreement between the government and the 'parties to the peace process'," Tut Gatluak, head of the mediation team and South Sudan's presidential adviser on security affairs wrote on Twitter.
Read moreThe committee of this alternative dispute resolution system is chaired by former Chief Justice, Prof. Sam Rugege.
“We wish that Rwandans further embrace the use of this approach of resolving disputes and conflicts through mediation. This will reduce the backlogs of cases as well as new cases filed in courts,“ Kagame said.
Read moreLavrov's offer to mediate the crisis came as Greece said it will bolster its military with new weapons, troops and the development of its defence industry, amid concerns of open conflict between the two countries.
Read more“Obviously like a lot of other agencies and organizations, what we had to do in the national emergency condition was move our entire workforce to the virtual state,” Flax said. “But because we had a decent background in it, it’s actually been going pretty well.”
Today, all 150 federal mediators are connected and conducting virtual mediation using at least one video conference platform, Flax said.
The service recently hit a new milestone: Mediators have conducted more than 1 million minutes of online meetings using their main video platform within 30 days.
Read moreAll COVID-19 housing cases will begin in a teleconference mediation session via Zoom, according to the center’s website. There are a total of 14 mediators tasked with handling the off-campus housing mediation sessions, and each session is meant to be under 90 minutes
Read moreMany family law attorneys would argue that alternative dispute resolution (ADR) formats such as mediation, arbitration and collaboration are more effective than litigation in family law cases. Due to COVID-19, ADR (most often mediation) is the only immediate option available for many. Some family courts are conducting hearings remotely via Zoom, but for the most part they are not able to address non-emergent disputes. As of now, judges are not compelling mediations via Zoom, so attorneys and/or clients have to agree to participate. Users are reporting great results from Zoom mediations, but there are pros and cons to consider.
Read moreLord Phillips, another former Supreme Court president, as saying 'parties should consider mediation, and conciliation should be encouraged at an early stage of legal proceedings'.
Read moreThe Hong Kong Government has announced a series of measures to support individuals and businesses affected by COVID-19. With regards to the legal sector, the COVID-19 Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Scheme is planned to be launched in June 2020. In the meantime, preliminary information concerning the operation of the ODR Scheme has been provided by the Secretary for Justice.
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, an upsurge in disputes related to the outbreak has been anticipated. In order to “provide speedy and cost-effective means to resolve such disputes, especially for those involving micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) that may be adversely affected or hard hit by the pandemic,” the ODR Scheme intends to cover COVID-19 disputes for claims up to HK$500,000.
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