The Australian Government has reinforced its commitment to mediation as a method of international commercial dispute resolution with the signing of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, also known as the Singapore Convention.
Online Mediation providers must treat all parties impartially and in line with due process, without bias or benefits for or against individuals, groups, or entities.
About two-thirds of reported cases of workplace discrimination are not substantiated, and the majority of these are misunderstandings that are subsequently clarified and not pursued further by either party.
There is even greater need for a good dispute resolution mechanism now, with the Covid-19 pandemic, rising geopolitical tensions and trade protectionism issues leading to more disputes, said Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam.
Michel Kallipetis explores innovative and novel approaches to mediation around the world to answer the question: is this the golden age of mediation?
There are two significant ways in which mediation by video conference will change construction law and both are a function of removing the need to travel.
Nonverbal communication may impact participants’ thoughts and emotions in a mediation or arbitration and should be considered when evaluating communication feedback during these sessions.
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In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Judge Joan Feeney and Judge Phillip Shefferly share their thoughts on why mediation is a good tool to resolve bankruptcy disputes.
A bracketed proposal is a conditional offer in which a party proposes, “I will move to X, but only if you move to Y.” This allows the proposing party to show it is willing to advance the negotiation, perhaps with an uncomfortably large move, without committing to the number unless the gesture is reciprocated.