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Legal updates Thanks to Chris Davidson, Nicole Huggins and Chris McMeniman, Blake Dawson Litigation and Dispute Resolution team, for preparation of the Legal Updates. Why connecting on the small issues counts Opes Prime case from the gallery
Can a hormone help in mediations? These podcasts are part of the International Dispute Negotiation podcasts hosted by Michael McIlwrath of General Electric Oil and Gas who won the Innovations award in CEDR’s recent 2008 Awards for their thought-provoking content. Published by the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR) Should there be a mediation privilege? Published by "The Mediation Magazine" Engaging the non-professional in child protection mediation Renew your LEADR PI insurance Contributions for Update New password for member-area |
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Conference with a difference The focus of the 10th LEADR Conference to be held 9-11 September 2009 in central Melbourne is "conversations". Opportunities for dialogue and reflection will be central to the conference schedule. More details will be available early in the new year. New treasurer appointed
Reconciling truth and efficiency Five lessons I have learnt (and should have known already) Junctions on the ADR spectrum Published by HNLR Online Technology Dispute Centre opens in Sydney Should judges mediate? International accreditation CEDR award for Mediation of Construction Disputes book Pro bono rather than downsize Change harmful responses to conflict The Conflict Dynamics Profile (CDP) helps you understand your own and other’s responses to conflict, which can assist your ADR practice. Save $220 on standard fee. |
12 December 2008 This version of Update is published with limited links to articles and podcasts. The complete version is only available to LEADR members.
LEADR training and assessments Basic CINERGY® Sydney, Tues 3-6 Mar 2009 LEADR 5 day Dates for video assessments in 2009 will be available late next week. NSW event Men are from Mars, women are...better mediators! Mon 15 Dec, 5.30pm start
Return via fax to: 02 9267 3125 Vic & Qld event Professional artistry of mediation >> Melbourne, Sat 21 Feb Experiential space to reflect on the artistry of your practice. International Events Annual Conference of the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution >> 15-18 Apr 2009 1-3 Jul 2009
World Congress on family law and children's rights >> 23-26 Aug 2009
PILCH NSW new website PILCH NSW now has a web presence www.pilchnsw.org.au PILCH launches free legal service for community organisations NSW Bar DR Centre opens The Attorney General Robert McClelland opened the new NSW Bar Dispute Resolution Centre on the first floor of Selborne Chambers this week.
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Podcast: Sir Laurence Street explores “interpersonal dynamism” in mediation and how creating connections between the parties on the smaller issues can have a transformative effect on the ultimate outcome. Sir Laurence speaks with Catherine Davidson. >>
Alan L Limbury explores some of the questions raised about mediation in multi-million dollar, multiparty disputes from what he gleaned about the Opes Prime case. >>
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With Chris Phillips on the move to Zurich, LEADR has appointed a new Honorary Treasurer, David Watt (right), who is also with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu in the forensic area. LEADR thanks you Chris for your contribution and welcomes David to the Board.
In his address to the NSW Chapter’s Annual Dinner, Justice Peter McClellan explored the challenges in meeting our contemporary aspirations for justice. >>
LEADR Fellow Geoff Sharp reflects on 2008 and the lessons he learnt pulling together posts from his well-known blog, Mediator, blah...blah... >>
Carol Bowen shares her take on the Law Council’s panel discussion on whether judges can and should mediate. >> 
In the 2008 CEDR awards for Excellence in ADR, the winner in the Publications and Article category was Mediation of Construction Disputes by David Richbell. Judges agreed it was "essential reading for those ...in the construction industry with valuable wisdom for mediators and clients from other fields too". See the review by David Cornes (above). >>
The community legal sector has a clear message for law firms in this economic climate: rather than turn to retrenchments and restructures, consider pro bono as a solution. >> 
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