Tag: online dispute resolution (odr)
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UK government announces reforms to consumer ADR services
The UK government recently published a report announcing a wide range of far-reaching changes to the UK competition and consumer protection regulatory …
Brexit: UK unwinds implementation of EU ADR laws
UK: Civil Justice Council report on ADR calls for review of Halsey guidelines but stops short of recommending mandatory mediation
Jan O’NeillProfessional Support Lawyer, London The Civil Justice Council's ADR working group has released its final report on ADR and Civil …
The role of mediation in the resolution of Belt and Road Initiative disputes
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has gained huge momentum of late, with governments, companies and lawyers keen to maximise the many …
Consultation on the relationship between courts and ADR in Europe
A consultation has been launched "to consider the concerns that have arisen in Europe as a result of the exponential growth of numerous …
UK: Civil Courts Structure Review recommends expanded role for ADR
The recently published final report of Lord Justice Briggs in his Civil Courts Structure Review includes some interesting conclusions …
UK: Interim report published in Civil Courts Structure Review
An important judicial report has been published examining the need for changes to the court structure and processes for civil justice in England and …
The EU Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platform - an update on timing
It has been confirmed that online businesses will have an extended timeframe in which to comply with new obligations to signpost customers to …
ADR for consumer disputes: New obligations on UK traders from 1 October 2015
The UK government has now published the principal legislation that will implement the European ADR Directive and the European Online Dispute Resolution …
UK Government announces plans for implementation of the EU ADR Directive and ODR Regulation
The UK Government has announced its plans for implementing the ADR Directive and the ODR Regulation, both of which are aimed at promoting …
EU: ADR Directive and ODR Regulation to enter into force
We have previously reported on EU legislative proposals for a directive on ADR in consumer disputes and a supporting regulation on …
Improving consumer protection on a European level
Consumer rights have received further support with the announcement that the UK will adopt the proposed Directive on Alternative Dispute …