Paula Rathjen, Author at Civil Mediation

Mediation and AI: Revolutionising Dispute Resolution in the Digital Age

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Mediation and AI: Revolutionising Dispute Resolution in the Digital Age As artificial intelligence grows more complex and widespread, it generates new types of disputes, such as those related to intellectual property and data privacy. Dr Renu Raj and Adamya Raj believe that integrating AI into

Amending the CPR to Accommodate the Impact of Churchill

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Amending the CPR to Accommodate the Impact of Churchill BY TONY ALLEN The case of Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil overruled the earlier Halsey decision, allowing courts to mandate that parties explore Alternative Dispute Resolution. CEDR's Tony Allen explains the recent amendments made to the Civil

CMC Conference 2024 Tickets Available!

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CMC Conference 2024 'A Broader Reach' Tickets Available! It's time to get your CMC Conference tickets! The members-only earlybird sale has ended and tickets are now available for everyone. This year we have a special discount for academic and community mediation staff*, students* and community

Calm Down Any Person by Ignoring What They Say

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Calm Down Any Person by Ignoring What They Say Arguments are inevitable in human interaction, often fuelled by miscommunication and unmet emotional needs. Mediator Douglas Noll says that "active listening is a 1950s skill that has never worked and never will work to de-escalate strong

Workplace Bullying: How to spot it, its connection to the S of ESG and what to do about it?

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Workplace Bullying: How to spot it, its connection to the S of ESG and what to do about it? Written by Dr Georgina Tsagas, this article delves into the causes behind "The Big Quit" in workplaces, identifying toxic work environments, poor leadership, and ineffective conflict

Manifesting Impartiality – A Webinar with Prof Elizabeth Stokoe

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Manifesting Impartiality - A Webinar with Prof Elizabeth Stokoe On June 26, Professor Elizabeth Stokoe led an exclusive webinar for the CMC Community and Peer Mediation Working Groups. She shared both powerful and practical insights from her research on conversation analysis in mediation, emphasising effective

CMC Members Mediation Q&A on 12 June

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CMC Members Mediation Q&A on 12 June On 12 June, around 100 CMC members joined an online event to discuss various aspects of mediation with an expert panel consisting of senior CMC members. The session covered topics such as the progress of CMC working groups

Explaining and Being Impartial in Mediation

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Explaining and Being Impartial in Mediation We are excited to welcome Professor Elizabeth Stokoe to deliver a webinar exclusively for members of the CMC Community and Peer Mediation Working Groups. The event will focus on how mediators explain impartiality as part of describing the mediation

Making the Most of Hybrid Mediation in Large Loss Personal Injury Claims

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Making the Most of Hybrid Mediation in Large Loss Personal Injury Claims In his in-depth article James Rowley KC discusses a hybrid approach to mediation in large loss personal injury claims, blending facilitative and evaluative techniques. This method allows mediators to help parties reach settlements

Community Mediation Working Group – An Action-packed Meeting

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Community Mediation Working Group - An Action-packed Meeting The recent Community Mediation Working Group meeting showcased the sector’s dedication to innovation and collaboration. Key discussions included organisational resilience, fundraising strategies, and the new CMC Community Mediation Provider membership. Alice Matthews of Mediation Plus, CALM Mediation’s

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Mediation and AI: Revolutionising Dispute Resolution in the Digital Age

Amending the CPR to Accommodate the Impact of Churchill

CMC Conference 2024 Tickets Available!

Calm Down Any Person by Ignoring What They Say

Workplace Bullying: How to spot it, its connection to the S of ESG and what to do about it?

Manifesting Impartiality – A Webinar with Prof Elizabeth Stokoe

CMC Members Mediation Q&A on 12 June

Explaining and Being Impartial in Mediation

Making the Most of Hybrid Mediation in Large Loss Personal Injury Claims

Community Mediation Working Group – An Action-packed Meeting

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