Paula Rathjen, Author at Civil Mediation

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

CMC, CEDR and Ciarb Issue Joint Response to CPRC Consultation

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CMC, CEDR and Ciarb Issue Joint Response to CPRC Consultation PRESS RELEASE Following their successful intervention in the Churchill case, Ciarb, CMC and CEDR have united again to submit a joint response to the recent consultation issued by the Civil Procedure Rules Committee. The Civil

Making the Case for Mediation

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Making the Case for Mediation Workplace conflict in the UK has a substantial financial impact, estimated at nearly £30 billion annually. Caroline Sheridan reports on the panel 'The Business Case for Mediation' with Will Hutton, Prof Richard Saundry, Dr Gemma Wibberley and Kate Nowicki that

A 3 Year Expedition: Rebecca Clark Reflects on her Time as CMC Chair

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A 3 Year Expedition: Rebecca Clark Reflects on her Time as CMC Chair Rebecca Clark shares her journey as CMC Chair over the past three years, highlighting significant achievements and transformative changes within the organisation and the mediation sector as a whole. Her insights provide

Commercial Mediation of Music Disputes

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Commercial Mediation of Music Disputes Carl Islam's article delves into the complex nature of music disputes and the high litigation risks involved. He outlines various claims, such as breaches of contract and trust, and issues like image rights and copyright infringement. Islam highlights the uncertainty

Academic Forum – Mediation and Employability

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Academic Forum - Mediation and Employability The May Academic Forum saw a rich discussion take place on a topic central to students with a keen interest in mediation; ‘Mediation and Employability’. The Forum also provided an opportunity to launch the new CMC membership category specifically

Joint SEND Consultation Response and New Standards

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Joint SEND Consultation Response and New Standards The CMC and the College of Mediators, supported by the Department for Education, conducted a joint consultation on proposals for reforming the SEND Mediator Standards (SMS) in 2024. The standards were under review by the SEND Mediation Panel,

Mediation and AI: Balancing Benefits and Confidentiality

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Mediation and AI: Balancing Benefits and Confidentiality AI is rapidly changing how disputes are settled, making things faster and more data-driven. But there are big questions around privacy, especially in mediation. Philip Corsano's article looks at both the positives and negatives of AI in dispute

Connected Communities – Raising Funds to Tackle Community Conflict

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Connected Communities - Raising Funds to Tackle Community Conflict To mark the beginning of national walking month, supporters of London based community mediation charity Calm Mediation, walked 12 miles along the banks of the River Thames to raise funds and awareness about the harm and

For the Love of Mediation

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For the Love of Mediation In today's world, mediation is everywhere, from global crises to local disputes. Written by Giselle Green for Positive News, this article delves into why mediation is so successful. Through stories and stats, Giselle highlights the power of mediation to transform

Author: Paula Rathjen

Community Mediation Working Group – An Action-packed Meeting

CMC, CEDR and Ciarb Issue Joint Response to CPRC Consultation

Making the Case for Mediation

A 3 Year Expedition: Rebecca Clark Reflects on her Time as CMC Chair

Commercial Mediation of Music Disputes

Academic Forum – Mediation and Employability

Joint SEND Consultation Response and New Standards

Mediation and AI: Balancing Benefits and Confidentiality

Connected Communities – Raising Funds to Tackle Community Conflict

For the Love of Mediation

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