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The interests of your client may be best served by reaching a settlement, but you need to know when to make an offer or accept a settlement and have a clear understanding of the process, including the exceptions to mediation confidentiality.

Whether you are a new call, a seasoned litigator, or an experienced mediator, negotiation is a fundamental professional competency that can be particularly challenging in high conflict situations and where emotions or complex interpersonal dynamics are at play.

Knowing how to proceed with mediation in the insurance context is key for both your clients and your overall practice.

Well drafted alternative dispute resolution (ADR) clauses can help parties avoid costly litigation, and resolve disputes efficiently and confidentially.

The manner in which a settlement is structured can have significant implications for all parties involved. Ensure you have the expertise to bring maximum value to your clients by recognizing opportunities to structure settlements in the most tax efficient manner, and avoid unpleasant tax consequences.

Join colleagues and friends virtually, as we celebrate our well-respected and deserving award winner. After the award presentation, there will be an interactive mentoring session, including a mentorship roundtable followed by breakout rooms.

Understanding and working to eliminate bias, both at the individual and systemic levels, is the responsibility of all lawyers and ADR practitioners.

In a year that will go down as one of the most unpredictable years many of us have experienced, Financial Planning Month – October – is a good time to review your plan and take some practical steps to ensure you are well prepared for 2021.

What does the Supreme Court’s recent decision of Uber Technologies Inc. v. Heller mean for your employment practice?

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently issued a practice direction encouraging lawyers to conduct virtual mediations wherever possible during the suspension of in-court matters.