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 London.
Blawg Related Categories: Alternative Dispute Resolution • International Law • Law Practice Management
Recent Posts from Human Law Mediation
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How good is your lawyer in that opening session?
Recently I was doing some mediation and negotiation training for some lawyers and we came to the issue of the opening session of the mediation. One City lawyer was explaining to me that he had recently done…
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How to mediate the Royal Mail Dispute
The Royal Mail Dispute rumbles on with Trade Unions and management heading towards what seems to be mutual destruction. Against this background, how could I successfully mediate this matter? What are the key variables which would…
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Royal Mail Strike - What is the difference between mediation and arbitration?
With the two day Royal Mail strike looming and Mr Hayes, the leader of the Communication Workers Union, now receiving comparisons to Arthur Scargill, it may be a useful time to take a step back and give this matter…
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Bullying at the Royal Mail - What is the right response to sort this out?
As Personnel Today points out the Communication Workers Union (CWU) has accused Royal Mail management of bullying and harassing postal workers as the war of words ahead of next week's strikes heats up. In a…
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Rise in unfair dismissal claims highlights the poor economic situation
According to the Law Society Gazette, lawyers are witnessing a huge surge in unfair dismissal claims which is leading them to expand their employment teams but is also placing a severe strain on the tribunal…
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Does your local authority display creative legal thinking?
As Local Authority News reports, thirteen districts in Essex have joined the county council to form a new partnership to provide legal services. The context is that all public services face a major challenge in…
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Unfair Dismissal Claims Rise But Are Lawyers and HR Professionals Ready To Serve Their Clients?
Information has recently emerged on the number of Employment Tribunal claims being lodged. As usual there is good and bad news. The good news is the number of claims accepted by employment tribunals has fallen…
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The Benefits of an Internal Mediation Programme
According to People Management an in-house mediation service at East Lancashire NHS Teaching Primary Care Trust has reduced formal dispute cases by 60 per cent in its first year, PM has learnt. The trust trained…
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Can the government force family mediation to take off?
Some interesting news has emerged within the last week in the Law Society Gazette and the Times. Divorcing and separating couples would be compelled to consider mediation before going to court, under plans being drawn up…
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Bloodgate - Really couldn't you have mediated that one?
The problems of "Bloodgate" at Harlequins Rugby Club illustrate the complelling need to settle cases. The problem facing all parties is that once a mediated settlement has not been reached your dirty laundering can be aired in public. According…