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Singapore Mediation Charter launched
On 9 September 2011, 26 organisations pledged their support for mediation at a ceremony held at the Conrad Centennial in Singapore. These organisations …
Justin D'Agostino appointed as council member of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
Justin D'Agostino, partner and head of the Greater China international arbitration practice, was appointed as one of the council members of the HKIAC, …
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 …
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 …
Hong Kong High Court consider the med-arb procedure
In Gao Hai Yan v Keeneye Holdings Ltd [2011] HKEC 514, the enforcement in Hong Kong of a mainland arbitral award that was rendered (in China) following …
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 …
Supreme Court of India holds that mediation proceedings are confidential
On 7 January 2011 the Supreme Court of India, in the case of Moti Ram (D) Tr. LRs and Anr. Vs Ashok Kumar and Anr (Civic Appeal No. 1095 of 2008), held …
Court of Appeal in Hong Kong addresses refusals to mediate and its impact on costs
The Hong Kong Court of Appeal recently addressed refusals to mediate in Incorporated Owners of Shatin New Town v Yeung Kui [2010] HKEC176, where the …
Creation of ADR framework for financial services in Japan
"The Law Concerning the Promotion of the Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures" (the "ADR Promotion Law") was promulgated on 1 December 2004 …
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