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UK: CEDR launches ninth biennial Mediation Audit
The Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) is inviting interested parties in the UK to take part in its Mediation Audit 2020. This is the ninth …
The High Court disallows a substantial proportion of a successful defendant’s costs on the basis of an unreasonable refusal to mediate
In Wales (t/a Selective Investment Services) v CBRE Managed Services Ltd & Anor [2020] EWHC 1050 (Comm) (30 April 2020) (Wales), the High Court (the …
Two recent cases illustrate that belief in a strong case does not justify refusing to engage with ADR
The High Court has imposed indemnity costs in two recent cases (DSN v Blackpool Football Club Ltd [2020] EWHC 670 (QB) and BXB v Watch Tower and …
Post Lomax v Lomax: two recent judgments relating to ADR and the courts
We have previously reported on the Court of Appeal judgment in Lomax v Lomax [2019] EWCA Civ 1467. In the Lomax decision, the Court held that it had the …
UK: Civil Justice Council establishes Judicial ADR Liaison Committee
Scottish government considers systematic reform of the civil justice system to 'normalise' mediation
The Scottish government has recently issued a publication on its plans to reform the use of mediation in the Scottish civil justice system. In the …
Court of Appeal orders early neutral evaluation despite party objection
The Court of Appeal has held that the court has power to order an early neutral evaluation (ENE) by a judge even where one or more parties do not consent …
Brexit: UK unwinds implementation of EU ADR laws
Article published – ADR reform: one size does not fit all
On 6 March, the Civil Justice Council held a workshop to discuss the recommendations made in its interim report on ADR, which was subject to …
Global Pound Conference series - new online voting system now open
The Global Pound Conference (GPC) series concluded on 6 July, with the final conference held at the Guildhall in London. This landmark project …
Court of Appeal sends further message on mediation: Don't drag your heels in arranging it
A recent Court of Appeal decision is the latest instance of the court expressly sending a message to litigants confirming what it expects of them …
Costs judge finds information from mediation is admissible when considering costs consequences of settlement
A costs judge has held that information about a party's costs provided for the purposes of a mediation could be used as evidence when considering the …
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