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The Myth of Mediator Neutrality BY PROF BARNEY JORDAAN What if mediator neutrality isn't as clear-cut as it seems? This in-depth article by mediator and lawyer Professor Barney Jordaan questions the conventional wisdom, inviting us to consider if mediator neutrality might be more complex than

Hollywood Power Couple Embraces Mediation BY ARABELLA MURPHY Even in the glamorous world of Hollywood, couples face their share of challenges. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have taken a step towards resolving their dispute over a €150 million French Chateau and vineyard through mediation. The

Should Mediation Be Mandatory for Sustainability Disputes? Picture applying family mediation techniques to solve sustainability conflicts. Dr. Georgina Tsagas recommends the use of mandatory mediation as a way to address complex global sustainability disputes. This method promotes transparent teamwork, potentially closing regulatory gaps and handling

Litigants Now Wait 78 Weeks for Their County Court Date BY JOHN HYDE Delays in the UK county court system have reached alarming levels, with litigants now waiting an average of 78 weeks for their day in court. The pandemic is cited as a factor

Dispute Resolution Reaches Record Demand BY MILLICENT MACHALL In a recent HR Magazine article, Millicent Machell reports there has been a surge in demand for dispute resolution services. Acas, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service, recorded a significant increase in its handling of cases. Both

"Integrated" Mediation in Small Claims BY HENRIETTA JACKSON-STOPS Mediator and CMC Board Member Hetti Jackson-Stops reflects on the recent MoJ announcement regarding increased mediation use in the civil justice system. The MoJ plans to integrate mediation for small civil claims up to £10,000. Starting with

Are Litigants Better Served by Mediation? BY JOHN HYDE In a recent case, Judge Paul Matthews stressed that litigants in person, individuals representing themselves in court without a lawyer, need to understand legal procedures. Their failure to seek advice in the trial led to complications

Schools: The Playground for Learning Mediation BY MAHMOUD ARIF AND CONSTANTIN-ADI GAVRILĂ Cultivating dialogue and conflict resolution skills in schools empowers students to build better relationships and address differences constructively. This article by Mahmoud Arif and Constantin-Adi Gavrilă on the Kluwer Mediation Blog explores the

The Whole Is More than the Sum of the Parts – Managing Conflict at Work BY GILL DIX Discover how East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust revolutionised their approach to conflict resolution through mediation. An Acas report explores the Trust's multi-faceted strategy, training a cadre of

The Closer: The Most Important Role in Mediation BY SARA ESFANDYARI In mediation, parties assume roles, says Sara Esfandyari on the Young Mediators blog. Just like actors in a theatre production, armed with their negotiation 'scripts'. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for legal representatives and