And including mediation in a contract dispute resolution clause removes two of the major barriers to early dispute resolution: simple inertia and a fear of looking weak. (slaw.ca)
In the form finally adopted, the program retains its original defining characteristic as a form of uniform, early dispute resolution. (rosenbergmediation.com)
In a report issued today (19 October), the committee of six MPs and six peers has recommended that the proposal to promote early dispute resolution outside of court should be taken a step further and made enforceable, with «a presumption that mediation or neutral evaluation will be the norm.» (legalweek.com)