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09 August 2024
Issue: 8083 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , ADR , Dispute resolution , Family , Mediation
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NLJ this week: Will the Labour government reform ADR?

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The Labour government’s position on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is not yet clear

In this week’s NLJ, however, Nikki Edwards writes that, given Labour’s broader commitment to justice reform, ‘I anticipate it will be on the agenda once the first 100 days are out of the way’.

Edwards, president of the London Solicitors Litigation Association and partner at Howard Kennedy, covers current moves towards mandating ADR as part of the civil justice system. She looks at the challenges and considerations for Labour, and urges the government to champion ADR but proceed cautiously and definitely avoid a one size fits all approach.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles

Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards

Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors—four promotions

Lime Solicitors announces four promotions

NEWS
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Witness evidence can be compromised by AI before a solicitor sees the draft, leaving safeguards focused on authorship incomplete
Possession claims are entering a new digital era, with procedural traps awaiting practitioners who assume familiar rules still govern every step
The Environment Agency can prosecute offences beyond environmental legislation where proceedings support its statutory functions, the Divisional Court has confirmed
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