Mediation can be described as a process which leads to the resolution of a dispute through the agreement of the parties with the assistance of a neutral third party, but without the involvement of a judge or arbitrator.

Community mediation centers (CMCs) are participant-focused and have been providing both face-to-face and virtual mediation sessions for decades to meet participants’ needs.

Mediation has become so routine for many of us, we too often forget that it’s not just another day for our clients.  

Mediators use different communication skills to help disputing parties regulate their emotions and reactions. In deescalating a conflict, a mediator helps parties calm down, rethink and respond. 

Many of the insurers lacked the information they needed to obtain the necessary authority to settle the claim, and many of the policyholders viewed the insurers’ requests for information as excessive or unnecessary, thereby casting a pall over the mediation process.

A change in mindset about the way we approach dispute resolution methods will be one of the legacies of the Covid-19 pandemic, with remote mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) expected to be here to stay.

Legal systems round the globe are grounded in the rule of law and in theory, justice is available readily and equally to all. In practice, however, access to justice is easier for some than for others, and for those unable to afford legal services, justice may be difficult to obtain.

An “amicable divorce” option would allow couples to mutually agree to file for a divorce without needing to state the reason why the marriage has failed.

There are five key reasons why attorneys should urge clients, and opposing counsel, to attempt to settle matters before proceeding with litigation:

A discussion on government guidelines regarding international co-operation and resolving disputes in the face of, and following the Covid-19 pandemic, was held on the fourth day of London International Disputes Week.