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Resolving Construction Conflicts Efficiently: A Guided Mediation Approach

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With more than 40 years of experience in construction mediations, I’ve seen how early mediator involvement can significantly streamline the resolution process. By engaging a mediator early—before discovery heats up—parties...more

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When Mediations Fail, It’s Not Always About the Facts

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Civil litigators are acutely aware of the benefits of mediation in resolving their clients’ disputes. Typically, prior to the filing of a lawsuit, the would-be plaintiff and defendant have been exposed to the dark side of...more

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Disputes 101 – How to get out of a contract or obligation

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Back to basics – Do you even have a contract? Generally, a contract will be formed when parties come to an agreement through offer/acceptance. This doesn’t typically create problems where there is a written agreement between...more

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Costs awards in Canadian IP proceedings – update and future directions

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Most IP litigation in Canada takes place in the Federal Court. Pursuant to the Federal Courts Rules1, the Court has a broad discretion in awarding costs. However, the Federal Court will typically order the losing party to pay...more

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The Importance of Pre-Mediation Preparation: How to Prepare your Client for Mediation

The ongoing attempts by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar to mediate the war between Hamas and Israel bring to the forefront the potential that mediation can have to resolve conflict. Yet the use of alternative dispute...more

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