ADR & Mediation

Articles

5 Mar 2012

New family arbitration scheme is no alternative to litigation

The sound rationale behind the new family dispute arbitration scheme doesn't mean it is a credible alternative to either mediation or litigation, says Miles Geffin

20 Feb 2012

Swift response

The government's proposals to speed up and reduce the costs of county court litigation involve an overhaul of claims limits and a renewed push towards mediation. The small claims limit would rise from £5,000 to £10,000, and, with the exception of personal injury, the limit for county court claims would rise from £25,000 to £100,000. Lawyers – both claimant and defendant – are unconvinced, albeit for different reasons. We ask both sides for their reactions

23 Jan 2012

In the driving seat

Chris Makin reveals how creative mediation worked wonders in several motor car cases

16 Jan 2012

Route masters

Couples going through separation or divorce must make difficult decisions at a stressful time. Therese Nichols explores the options available and how you can help find the best route for them

19 Dec 2011

Battle lines

Mediation can be powerful tool in rebuilding relationships that have broken down over boundary disputes, says Chris Makin

4 Oct 2011

Pub landlady can use foreign decoder to broadcast football games

The European Court of Justice ruled this morning that a pub landlady from Portsmouth can use a Greek satellite decoder card to show locals live Premier League matches. Karen Murphy had cancelled the pub's BSkyB subscription to save money.

19 Sept 2011

Motor insurance bill targets 'grubby industry'

Lawyers unconvinced by rationale behind proposal

12 Sept 2011

Raising the bar

Radical proposals to raise the small claims threshold and introduce compulsory mediation appear to simplify the system and save parties money, but do they hold up to closer scrutiny? Ben Ashworth investigates