“A majority of disputes launched by companies are led by executives’ hearts rather than their heads, according to new research published today (29 October).”
Legal Week, 29th October 2007
Source: www.legalweek.com
“The judiciary has come under fresh scrutiny this week after a retiring senior judge’s details appeared prematurely on a mediation website and another continued working until days before his high profile trial for indecent exposure.”
Legal Week, 14th June 2007
Source: www.legalweek.com
“This report evaluates a) a quasi-compulsory mediation programme and b) a voluntary mediation scheme. The results describe the uptake of mediation, user experiences, and the potential of mediation to offer savings to the justice system.”
Ministry of Justice, 21st May 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“Alternative dispute resolution – sorting out libel actions without the crushing costs of High Court litigation – was given a new lease of life last month when Peter Ebdon, the former world snooker champion, arbitrated his libel action against The Times. It was the first time a case involving a defence of fair comment went to binding arbitration.”
The Times, 17th April 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Workplace dispute resolution procedures make cases of discrimination worse and do not benefit the victim, according to sufferers of harassment on grounds of religion or sexual orientation.”
OUT-LAW.com, 4th April 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
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