Human Law Mediation
Discussion of alternative dispute resolution topics and issues by a British lawyer.
Author: Jusin Patten is a mediator, solicitor and trainer in the United Kingdom.
Blawg Related Categories: Alternative Dispute Resolution • International Law • Law Practice Management
Recent Posts from Human Law Mediation
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Human Law Blog has moved!
Just to let you know that the Human Law blog has now moved to my firm's main website which is at http://www.human-law.co.uk/Blog/.
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Playing the Resolution card - Linda Olden-Smith uses experience and flair to challenge intervention
A very interesting book on mediation has been written by Linda Olden-Smithwho is based in Texas and has conducted more than 1,450 meditations. I have dealt with her personally and found her effecient, humorous and…
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Redundancy on the rise - What are you going to do?
As Real Business highlights: Some small business owners are being hit with lawsuits because they’ve failed to follow the correct statutory procedures when it comes to making employees redundant. Small business insurer Hiscox says there…
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Mediation on the rise in personal injury cases - But will the lawyers help?
A brief mention of mediation in the Law Society Gazette. "Personal injury mediation will gain in popularity as a result of the credit crunch, according to a leading provider. Maurice Nichols, mediator and consultant to…
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The Internet Newsletter for Lawyers & Law 2.0 is out
Two of the most respected commentators on law publishing and technology, namely Nick Holmes and Delia Venables have recently published the Internet Newsletter for Lawyers and Law 2.0, In the latest edition: 1. Nick Holmes…
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Regulation is the air within the mediation profession - We should welcome it
As was reported in the Law Society Gazette last month, "Proposals for a regulation regime for mediation faltered last week when mediators told the Civil Mediation Council (CMC) they need more time to consider ‘ambitious’…
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Conflict rises in Euro zones - Can lawyers and institutions hone their skills?
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard writes of conflict in the Euro zone: "Workers are already rising up against the ruling socialists. An angry march by trade unions in Zaragoza on Sunday is the first shot across the bows.…
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Picking the right solution for conflicts at work
Interest in using mediation to resolve conflict at work continues to grow as HR professionals and business managers face the challenges of keeping staff motivated (if not happy) as well as satisfying shareholders desire for…
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New womens magazine for lawyers to launch
Some interesting news on the ABA Journal. As they write: "A new magazine focused on women lawyers and their practices "Sue: For Women in Litigation" is set to debut in January. The legal tabloid Above…
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More analysis of the economy - Do we all have the skills to deal in this new world?
Ambrose Evans Pritchard writes " We are beyond the extremes of the 1930s. The frontiers of monetary policy are being pushed to limits that may now test viability of paper currencies and modern central banking.…