Tag: mediation

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29 January 2013

Permission to appeal granted where trial arguably unfair as a result of judge acting as "mediator"

In a short judgment dated 11 December 2012 which is yet to be formally published, the Court of Appeal granted a claimant permission to …

15 January 2013

Rhode Island Pension Law referred to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

A new law in the state of Rhode Island overhauling its pension plan is the focus of a dispute between the State and five public sector unions …

10 January 2013

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Deputy Director Instrumental in National Hockey League Deal

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service ("FMCS") and its Deputy Director, Scot L. Beckenbaugh, were instrumental in resolving the recent dispute …

08 January 2013

The rise of ADR in Japan

A number of alternative dispute resolution procedures are available and recognised in Japan – including expert determination, mediation, conciliation, …

24 December 2012

European Commission publishes report on use of ADR by businesses

The European Commission has recently published the results of a pan-European consultation canvassing views on ADR usage at the business level. …

19 December 2012

Australia: at what stage is it appropriate for the court to refer cases to ADR?

The types of disputes that are amenable to ADR are of course not unlimited. Judges continue to encourage parties to submit a very wide range of …

13 December 2012

Herbert Smith Freehills hosts event on improving standards in mediation advocacy

On Thursday 6 December, Herbert Smith Freehills’ London office hosted an event organised by the Standing Conference of Mediation Advocates (SCMA), a …

10 December 2012

Australian Federal Court rules on compliance with “genuine steps” requirement

The Federal Court of Australia has for the first time ruled on the requirement to take “genuine steps” to resolve a dispute …

05 December 2012

USA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration Announces ADR Pilot Programme for Whistleblower Complaints

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which is part of the United States Department of Labor, has announced that it is implementing …

29 November 2012

ADR in the UK - article published

Julian Copeman, a Herbert Smith Freehills partner and accredited mediator with CEDR (the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution), …

19 November 2012

Herbert Smith Freehills launches Practical Guide to Mediation

In response to client demand, Herbert Smith Freehills has published its A practical guide to mediation. This is a simple guide to the …

12 November 2012

Herbert Smith Freehills to host event on improving standards in mediation advocacy

On Thursday 6 December at 6pm, Herbert Smith Freehills' London office will host an event organised by the Standing Conference of Mediation Advocates …