Written by The Insider on Saturday, 02 May 2009 00:37
If you are suing someone or being sued for an amount under $10,000, the Small Claims Court will insist that the plaintiff and defendant get together with a Deputy Judge for a Mandatory Settlement Conference.
Written by The Insider on Sunday, 25 January 2009 03:58
A mediator is a neutral third party who assists the disputants to resolve their differences and form a workable agreement. Generally it is a person who is not directly involved in the dispute or the substantive issues in question. This is a critical factor in conflict management and resolution, for ties with new perspectives on the issues dividing them and more effective processes to build problem-solving relationships.
Written by The Insider on Friday, 02 January 2009 03:08
Mediation has become a hot topic. Clients are demanding mediation because it is less costly than litigation and a less aggressive method of resolving disputes. Also, the justice system views mediation as a solution to reduce the growing backlog of cases and trial delays.
Written by The Insider on Tuesday, 02 December 2008 00:00
Negotiating is the art of getting what you want from someone who has the power to give it to you. It is easy to confuse negotiating with compromising on principles.
Written by The Insider on Saturday, 11 October 2008 12:21
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) includes negotiation, mediation and arbitration. They are almost always used outside of the traditional court system to solve problems between parties.
