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ADR central to UK Government's far-reaching reform of competition law class actions
The Government yesterday published its plans for reforming the UK regime for competition law private actions, following a detailed consultation exercise …
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 …
Hong Kong: first case on new Mediation Ordinance
The Hong Kong Court of First Instance has in Lincoln Air Conditioning & Engineering Co Ltd and another v Chan Ping Fai Ricky and …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
ADR in the UK - article published
Julian Copeman, a Herbert Smith Freehills partner and accredited mediator with CEDR (the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution), …
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 …
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 …
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