The above quote is attributed to Teddy Roosevelt [TR]. Even aside from having the pleasing, lyrical flourish of a phrase well turned, this statement succinctly expresses a profound truth about how we ...

There is an old adage in litigation “know your judge.” Essentially what that means is that you should find out as much as you can about the judge you are appearing in front of both so you can try to ...

How is it that the expectations of parties to an action can be so different? Can it be the law and facts are unknown to one party? Or can It be that parties are not abstract representatives of a side ...

Businesses, organizations and individuals often find themselves embroiled in litigation or navigating conflict that leads to litigation. Frequently, whether before a lawsuit commences or during a ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Businesses are increasingly mediating complex business ...

However, taking legal action also has distinct consequences for confidentiality, reputation and finances for both parties. In many cases, they also do not want to further jeopardise the relationship; ...

Families are complex systems. Mediation allows the parties to address emotional and inter-relational matters that cannot be addressed in the courtroom, but that might otherwise impede the settlement ...

When disputes arise on construction contracts, mediation is one of the first steps that parties can take to try to resolve their differences without resorting to costlier options. Ian Carson, head of ...