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HMRC embraces ADR in relation to full gamut of tax disputes
The UK's HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is now supporting ADR in the resolution of a wide range of tax disputes. ADR trials are live in relation to …
Court of Appeal finds mediation clause in insurance contract did not give rise to a binding obligation
In Sulamerica CIA Nacional de Seugros S.A. v Enesa Enenharia S.A. [2012] EWCA Civ 638 the English Court of Appeal was asked …
EU Council amends draft Directive and Regulation on ADR in consumer disputes
The EU Council has agreed amendments to the European Commission's November 2011 proposals for a draft Directive on alternative dispute …
Tax Disputes team hosts seminar on the use of ADR in tax disputes
On 21 May 2012, the Tax disputes team hosted a client event on "Handling enquiries and avoiding and resolving disputes". Heather Gething, Partner, …
Regional mediation pilot scheme launched for employment disputes
On 23 January 2012 the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) announced a pilot scheme for two regional mediation networks for small and …
Government publishes response to consultation on Resolving Workplace Disputes
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the then Tribunals Service (now HMCTS) jointly issued a consultation document on 27 January …
European Parliament adopts non-legislative resolution on ADR
In June 2011, the European Parliament published a draft report on ADR in civil, commercial and family matters. The report can be viewed here. Following …
HMRC publishes litigation and settlement strategy and ADR draft guidance
HMRC is seeking comments on the draft guidance to staff for the implementation of the revised litigation strategy published in July 2011. Comments on the …
High Court endorses mediation in trade mark infringement case
The High Court has held that Cropton Brewery infringed Samuel Smith's registered trade mark for a stylised white rose device and committed passing off by …
Government publishes research on judicial mediation in Employment Tribunals
The Ministry of Justice has published the results of an evaluation of the judicial mediation service piloted in three regions of England by the …
EU consultation and legislative proposal on the use of ADR as a means of resolving commercial disputes
The Directorate General for Health and Consumers has launched a consultation on the use of ADR as a means of resolving commercial disputes in the EU. The …
EU initiatives to promote ADR in consumer and financial services sectors
Together with the consultation on the use of ADR and the resulting legislative proposal, the European Commission is undertaking the following …
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