When is an arbitration clause not an arbitration clause? A look beyond the wordsmithing
A recent decision highlights how poorly drafted dispute resolution clauses can undermine arbitration rights and leave parties litigating instead.
A recent decision highlights how poorly drafted dispute resolution clauses can undermine arbitration rights and leave parties litigating instead.
The Law Society of NSW has announced its own accreditation scheme for lawyer mediators.
Now, more than ever, alternative dispute resolution is critical to resolving civil disputes between parties and reducing the pressure on courts in NSW.
An Australian Institute of Judicial Administration study explores judiciary perception of and makes use of court-referred alternative dispute resolution. By PIP RYAN.