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ADR on the increase in US Federal courts
A November 2011 study by the Federal Judicial Center has revealed that more than one-third of all federal trial courts authorise multiple forms of …
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 …
Kuala Lumpur Regional Centre for Arbitration (KLRCA) revises its Mediation/Conciliation Rules
KLRCA, in collaboration with the Malaysian judiciary and the Malaysian Mediation Centre's committee members, recently revised its Mediation/Conciliation …
Court of Appeal imposes costs sanctions for unreasonable refusal to mediate
In Rolf v De Guerin [2011] EWCA Civ 78, the UK Court of Appeal considered an appeal from a successful claimant about liability for the costs of a small …
Application of "lawyers-as-mediators" programme in Singapore is expanded to Small Claims Tribunal
A programme which allows lawyers to become "Associated Mediators" through the Singapore Mediation Centre has continued to grow in Singapore. Under this …
Changes to the Industrial Relations Act in Singapore allow employees to pursue mediation
On 1 February 2011 amendments to the Industrial Relations Act were brought into force in Singapore. Among the amendments is the establishment of a new …
Singapore Court Rules amended to support mediation
The Singapore Rules of Court have been amended to include the possibly of adverse cost consequences regarding a party's conduct in relation to mediation …
Introduction of a Mediation Bill in Hong Kong
In an effort to provide a legal framework for conducting mediation in Hong Kong, the Mediation Task Force has recently announced that it aims to …
New guidance on workplace mediation produced by the TUC and ACAS
In a newly published document entitled "Mediation: A guide for trade union representatives", ACAS and the TUC provide guidance in relation to the use of …
CEDR launches mediation service in Northern Ireland for smaller disputes
On 21 October 2010 CEDR launched its CEDR Solve Northern Ireland Mediation Service. The service provides a mediation scheme for disputes up to …
Increased role for mediation in Ireland
In a suite of legislative changes culminating in the Rules of the Superior Courts (Mediation and Conciliation) which came into force in October 2010, the …
Mediation in Hong Kong: the Civil Justice Reforms two years on
Mediation has been a particular focus in Hong Kong over the last year. In April 2009 the Civil Justice Reform (CJR) was introduced, following the …
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