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Tribunal reforms likely to benefit SMEs

Measures aimed at helping SMEs by reducing regulation and maintaining a flexible and dynamic labour market."Another measure to be introduced (though we do not yet know when) is th...

Mediation summit stuns the HR world

Select the link to read more about this successful conference with links to various presentations.

Alternative Dispute Resolution to be Focus of IoD Guernsey Seminar

"The range of options open to local businesses seeking to resolve disputes will form the focus of discussion at a seminar hosted by the IoD Guernsey this month. The third in the IoD Guernsey Winter Seminar Series, sponsored by Mou...

Got a problem? Mediators are waiting for your call

It's one of the few boom industries of 2012. But what is mediation? Does it work? And could this new breed of adviser be putting lawyers out of business?

HMRC bids to solve small firms disputes quicker

"Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is trialling a new dispute resolution service for small businesses.The Alternative Dispute Resolutio...

Lawyers warn over mediation plans

An interesting article critiquing the Government's heavy focus on mediation in divorce and separation cases.

European Commission plans threaten Britain's leading mediation sector Read more: http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/news/article-2083571/European-Commission-plans-threaten-Britains-leading-mediation-

"Britain's flourishing dispute resolution sector will be hit with strict regulation if  European Commission proposals are passed.

Couples told to 'mediate, not litigate'

Refusal To Mediate Affects Costs Entitlement oxford mediation

“The Court of Appeal, in its February 2011 judgment in the case of Rolf –v...

Court Refuses to Uphold Mediation clause

We nearly missed this interesting article from August but felt it was never too late to include it! "In Elizabeth Chong Pty Limited & Anor v Brown [2011] FMCA 565 (22 July 2011) the Federal Magistrate...