Stephen Gold is a district judge
Activities—but how active?
Forcing unwilling parties to mediate is fruitless, says Stephen Cantle
Mediation can help solve the tangles left behind after a death, say Beverly-Ann Rogers, Katherine McQuail and Tracey Angus
Political and judicial support for mediation is increasing, says Steven Friel
Mediation: protection by privilege and confidentiality? by Tony Allen
ADR: should we be more alternative? Steven Friel investigates
In Brief
James Carleton Seventh Earl of Malmesbury and others v Strutt and Parker (a partnership) [2008] EWHC 424 (QB), [2008] All ER (D) 257 (Mar)
How do parties recognise the correct time to mediate? asks Jonathan Pratt
When will courts waive the without prejudice rule for mediation? Chloe Carswell reports
Firm strengthens global fund finance practice with London partner hire.
Partner and head of national planning team appointed
Corporate team expands in Birmingham with partner hire
An engagement ring may symbolise romance, but the courts remain decidedly practical about who keeps it after a split, writes Mark Pawlowski, barrister and professor emeritus of property law at the University of Greenwich, in this week's NLJ