Tue Jun 22 2010
Cheap and cheerful
In costs disputes, mediation is not only cheaper and quicker than court assessments, it also provides a less hostile environment in which parties can effectively settle their differences, says William GibsonADR & Mediation
Cheap and cheerful
Tue May 04 2010
Logging out
The increasing popularity of online networking sites raises important issues about what happens to an individual's digital legacy after their death, says Nicola Plant Tue Apr 20 2010
The wrong target
If implemented as they are, Jackson LJ's proposals will shift costs from defendants to claimants and reduce rather than increase access to justice, says Nigel Cooksley QCTue Apr 06 2010
Judge for yourself
Negotiated settlements bring savings for litigants and for the courts, and the parties are more likely to have a workable solution – so why aren’t more disputes going to mediation? DJ Monty Trent talks to Jean-Yves Gilg about his plans to change people’s minds about alternative dispute resolutionTue Mar 30 2010
Pillar of strength
Mediation has proved to be an effective and cheaper alternative to litigation, but only if it is used properly will it reach its full potential, says Peter BrewerTue Feb 23 2010
The right route
Mediation has a high success rate and saves time and money, so why is it so often overlooked by local authorities? Gerard Khoshnaw reports Tue Feb 16 2010
Encounters of the third kind
There are many advantages of involving third sector organisations in the delivery of public services, but those considering bidding for contracts should be aware of the risks and prepare carefully, says Mark JohnsonTue Feb 09 2010
Survival skills
Mediation can be a tricky course to navigate; so solicitors and their clients must be aware of what can go wrong. Victoria Brackett reports