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Legal updates

Does a construction contract form part of a loan agreement (NSW)? >>

Does an arbitrator have discretion over how parties bear the arbitration costs (Vic)? >>
Are mediation costs recoverable as part of a costs order made in proceedings (NSW)? >>

Thanks to Chris Davidson, Nicole Huggins and Chris McMeniman, Blake Dawson Litigation and Dispute Resolution team, for preparation of the Legal Updates.


NSW Chapter: Court views on mediation

Podcast: A panel of eminent judicial officers provide significant insights into how mediation is being used in NSW courts. Chaired by Justice Peter McClellan. (56 mins) >>

The recording was cut short due to amplification problems.


Tania Sourdin: new edition of seminal text

Nina Harding (right) reviews the third edition of Australian Dispute Resolution: “an exceptional book by an exceptional woman”. >>


Vic Chapter: Umbria revisited

Sumptuous food, fine wine, sparkling conversation, and an outdoor courtyard with balmy weather set the scene for Peter Singer's tale of advanced mediation training in Umbria, Italy. >>

LEADR would like to thank David and all the staff at "The Italian" restaurant in Melbourne for hosting the Vic Chapter AGM.


Mediating across cultures

Podcast: Why is an understanding of the parties' “intention” so important? Joanna Kalowski explains the power of recognizing and understanding “difference” and its impact on the building of trust… (20 mins) >>

Published by the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution


Charles Sturt University seeks trainers for Grad Diploma of FDR

Charles Sturt Uni seeks experienced trainers and assessors for the Vocational Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution program starting next year. >>

Find out more about the course which will provide the three compulsory units for FDRPs under the new rules. >>


Building bridges between psychology and DR

How do we borrow the best from various therapies and levels of human intelligence to create the greatest leverage for developing values, integrity and capacity as mediators? Kenneth Cloke explores. >>

Published on Mediate.com


India sets up ADR centres to relieve burdened courts

To reduce the burden of pending cases on courts and to relieve litigants, 19 mediation and conciliation centres have been set up in the courts of Punjab and Haryana. >>


Renew your LEADR PI insurance

Professional indemnity insurance is a pre-requisite for national accreditation. Make sure your PI insurance is renewed and current. >>


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If you have a contribution or ideas for Update, please contact us by the 7th of the month on leadr@leadr.com.au >>

Future of Australian justice

At a recent judicial conference on Justice in the Australian Justice System in 2020, Justice Mark Weinberg said that increasing complexity of the law means that access to justice is not likely to improve. >>

The Hon Wayne Martin, Chief Justice of Western Australia, argues that increasing access to justice requires attention to the themes of expense, delay, complexity, technicality and comprehensibility. ADR has a part to play in this. >>


Report on international arbitration

The University of London's research into the attitudes and choices of major international corporations towards international commercial disputes provides empirical data on this "esoteric area of law". >>


Resolving post-Tsunami disputes

Otago University student and LEADR NZ award winner, Naomi Johnstone recounts her year as an intern in Aceh and Sri Lanka and how mediation is being used to resolve post-Tsunami disputes. >>


Mediators need cultural fluency

In a recent training session for LEADR NZ, Michelle Le Baron called on mediators to be culturally sensitive and flexible with processes. >>

Published in the NZ Law Society's Law Talk


Hypothetical: Borders to justice?

Podcast: Recorded at the National Mediation Conference, an international panel pit their wits in challenging scenarios posited by Nadja Alexander. Entertaining. (65 mins) >>


More podcasts from the NMC

Podcast - Working with government to deliver ADR services: How to get in, get along and get more...

Nicole Cullen provides practical tips for securing more ADR work. (23 mins) >>

Podcast - Counter culturism

Helen Marks, Chris Harrison and Patience Neal describe the face of mediation in the Australian Defence Forces. (29 mins) >>

For all of the NMC podcasts >>


How to achieve awareness

Understand the challenges and techniques of mindfulness and the benefits it can bring to the journey from transformation to resolution in a mediation. By Tom Matyok and Dr Barbara Timmons-Strahl. >>

Published on Mediate.com


Last conflict coaching of the year

You've still got time to register for the final CINERGY® conflict coaching workshop of the year in Melbourne, 25-28 November. >>


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.

Brisbane, 23 Feb >>
Hobart, 26 Feb >>

To read more about CDP: Good conflict, bad conflict: how to have one without the other. >>


New password for member-area

If you haven't received the new password to access the member-only area for resources such as previous Updates, podcasts and articles, email leadr@leadr.com.au >>


Reduced sub for ADR Bulletin

To receive the 30% discount on your first year subscription and 10% on subsequent years, complete this form. >>

 

 

14 November 2008

 

This version of Update is published with limited links to articles and podcasts. The complete version is only available to LEADR members.

 

To become a member >>

LEADR training and assessments

Basic CINERGY®
conflict coaching >>

Melbourne, 25-28 Nov >>

2008 LEADR 5 day
mediation workshop >>

Sydney, 1-5 Dec

Flyer & registration >>

"Top up" training >>

Sydney, Wed 3 Dec >>

Video assessments >>

For assessment or as a role player for CPD hours

Sydney, 20 Nov
Adelaide, 26 Nov
>>

Auckland, NZ, 6 Dec >>


LEADR Chapter events

LEADR NSW event
Annual Chapter dinner & AGM
Speaker: Justice Peter McClellan >>

Thurs 20 Nov
AGM, 6pm
Dinner, 7pm for 7.30pm

Law Society
Level 2, 170 Phillip Street
SYDNEY

Cost: $85 incl GST

RSVP: therese@leadr.com.au
or ph 02 9251 3366

For more info >>

LEADR SA event
AGM & Speaker
Kate Millar, Mgr, Complaints handling, Commissioner of Equal Opportunity

Tues 25 Nov
AGM 5.30pm
Presentation, 6pm

Courts Admin' Mediation Suite
14-16 Grote Street
ADELAIDE
(via Morialta St opposite Hilton)

Cost: $5

RSVP: by 5pm Mon 24 Nov to jim.macdonald@courts.sa.gov.au

LEADR NT event
AGM & Appreciative inquiry workshop with Terry Quong

Sat 29 Nov
Workshop, 9.30-1pm

AGM, 1pm

Millner Primary School
Sabine Road
MILLNER

Cost: $50 incl lunch

RSVP: CJC 1800 000 473 or cjc.doj@nt.gov.au

For more info >>

LEADR Vic event
Christmas event
Cocktails & food to wrap up the year
with Tania Sourdin

Thurs 4 Dec, 6-8pm

Kelvin Club
Melbourne Place
MELBOURNE >>

Cost: $45

RSVP: ph 0412 839164, sallywiencke@impaq.com.au


NSW event
Practical training in mediation & advice on LEADR accreditation
with Fiona Hollier >>

Newcastle Conflict Resolution
Tues 25 Nov, 12-2pm
Lecture Theatre UNH 2.40
Level 2, University House

Cnr Auckland & King Streets
Newcastle
Cost: $55
For more info & reg >>

Or ph: 0411 301 971

Qld event
ADR Conference

Fri 28 Nov, 8.30am-5pm

Novotel, BRISBANE
For flyer & reg form >>

Or ph: 1300 304 195
www.thomsonreuters.com.au/adr

Vic event with Pilch
Managing discrimination, bullying and harassment in community organisations with Paul Ronfeldt

Tues 2 Dec, 9.30am-1pm

Russell Kennedy
Level 12, 469 Latrobe Street
MELBOURNE

Cost: $50

For more info & reg form >>

2009 LEADR 5 day mediation workshops >>

Dates now available.
Flyer & registration >>

NZ LEADR 5 day mediation workshops >>

Dates now available.

For information >>

   

11th Annual Australasian Facilitators' Network Conference 2008

Bathurst, 26-28 November 2008 >>

Fifth Asia Pacific Mediation Forum Conference

Gurgaon (near New Delhi), India
21-27 November 2010 >>

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