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Last chance to submit abstract

This Monday 25 May is the deadline for abstracts for a research or practice paper, or a workshop session for 'kɒŋ grɛs 2009 to be held 9-11 September in Melbourne. >>


LEADR settles in at new HQ

LEADR is putting finishing touches to its new head office located at Level 1,13-15 Bridge Street. The larger premises enables us to host not only mediations but also trainings, meetings and workshops. View a slide show of the move and new offices. >>


Family DR workshop

Podcasts: ADRA's Family Dispute Resolution Conference held 2 May in Sydney explored the changes in the family disupte area and the implications for mediators. More podcasts next month.

Hon Federal Magistrate Judith Walker, The new defacto property regime, changes and implications. (53 mins) >>

Alexandra Wearne, NSW Legal Aid Commission, Impact of family violence on family law matters and the need to ensure safety of children. (36 mins) >>

With thanks to ADRA


New adjudication case manager

Alyce Hayek is our new adjudication case manager. Alyce takes care of Security of Payment, domain name adjudications as well as other administrative functions. With five years experience in the hospitality industry and a Diploma of Business Administration, Alyce is looking forward to developing her skills in communication, administration and time management in this new setting.


Broadmeadows Court resolution rates over 75%

Better than target outcome in 100 compulsorily referred disputes in the Broadmeadows Magistrates Court Victoria. Read the 11 recommendations made following the pilot study. >>


ADR blueprint for NSW

The NSW AG Department has prepared a discussion paper on a new framework for delivering ADR services in NSW. >>


Brand protection under new generic top-level domain names

The World Intellectual Property Organisation advocates new dispute resolution procedures for alleged infringement of trade marks under the new Generic Top-Level Domain Names to be released in 2010. >>

With thanks to Mondaq


Navigating relationships: the invisible barriers to resolution

Invisible relationships and authority issues often lie behind the primary parties to a mediation. Conduct an “internal mediation”, unearth other stakeholders, and maximize chances of success. >>

With thanks to mediate.com


Mediating madness – proven ways to reduce stress from a mediator

Four practical steps for managing stress during a mediation, and other calming thoughts. Steve Mehta. >>

With thanks to mediate.com


SCRAM reaches NT schools

The Schools Conflict Resolution and Mediation program (SCRAM) now reaches more schools as it expands into the Northern Territory. >>


Can mediation evolve into a global profession?

Mediation is an organism that thrives in particular niche ecosystems like the UK, Australia, and North America. The question is whether it can thrive in other locations, and be used to resolve cross-border disputes. Michael McIlwrath explores. >>

With thanks to mediate.com


The evolution and future of dispute resolution

Podcast: American Museum of Natural History, sociologist and anthropologist Robert L Carniero explores the dispute resolution methods of early societies and how they have evolved into the current mechanisms. >>

Podcast: Carniero expands on his views for the future of DR seeing “an irresistible trend for the number of political units” to decrease to merge into one, nearly conflict-free world government. >>

With thanks to Michael McIlwrath and CPR

Legal updates

Was the applicant under duress when he consented to the proposed orders during the mediation session? What constitutes persuasive evidence of procedural unfairness. (FCA) >>

Can parties to an expert determination rely on the exceptions to a conclusive and binding determination provided in an agreement? Courts take a common sense and commercial approach. (Vic) >>

Should a "foreign award" be recognised and enforced by the NSW Supreme Court? Relevant principles for enforcement. (NSW) >>

Thanks to Nicole Huggins, Luke Taylor and Michael Orban, Blake Dawson Litigation and Dispute Resolution team, for preparation of the Legal Updates.


Adjudicator training

LEADR joins with other ANAs to sponsor a two day adjudicator training course run by Ian Hillman and Scott Pettersson on 24-25 June in Brisbane. For more info >>


Bias in mediation

Podcast:Linda Fisher helps grow awareness about the bias we bring to our mediations. >>

Some of the audience participation in this podcast is hard to hear.


Working with emotions workshop

Shoshana Faire will be leading a workshop on how to recognise the impact of emotions and approach them constructively in mediations. Friday 17 July, Sydney. Contact: leadr@leadr.com.au


Civil proceedings reference

LEADR's response to NADRAC Issues Paper on ADR in the Civil Justice System. (Available 2 June). >>


New service for complex commercial insurance disputes

The American Arbitration Association (AAA) has just introduced a new dispute resolution service – the Complex Coverage Neutral Evaluation (CCNE) program – which has been specifically tailored for commercial insurance disputes. >>


Have your say, join an online LEADR Conversation. >>

You'll need the member password. Any problems, email leadr@leadr.com.au


Reminder of NSW UCPR change

NSW's Supreme Court ADR Committee has issued a reminder of the change to Uniform Civil Procedure Rule (UCPR) 20.7. >>


Investment in family relationships

Government to invest more than $100 million over the next two years to assist families deal with relationship difficulties. >>


Conflict coaching accreditation

In its continued efforts to ensure quality ADR providers, LEADR has introduced an accreditation process for CINERGY® conflict coaches. For more info >>


Culturally responsive family DR

Do you mediate disputes involving families from culturally diverse background? You are invited to participate in research aimed at developing culturally responsive family DR. >>


Discounts for LEADR members

20% on University of Queensland workshops. Provide your membership number on the registration form. >>

10% on Lexis Nexis' Legal skills in Brisbane and Melbourne:

- 22 July, Negotiation & ADR >>
- 29 July, Commercial negotiations >>
- 5 & 19 Aug, Mastering negotiation >>


Reduced sub for ADR Bulletin

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


Contributions for Update

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


DR program a success in Victoria

The non-threatening approach of mediation is reason for the success of the small business and franchising dispute resolution program in Victoria. >>


Legal IP issues and the internet

Cyberlaw: Intellectual Property in the Digital Millennium explains the anti-circumvention and anti-trafficking rules of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the Act's provisions for protecting copyright management information, and its attempts to reduce Internet service providers' exposure to primary and secondary liability for copyright infringement. >>

 

 

May 2009 Issue

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 & CPD

Adjudicator training >>

Brisbane, 24-25 June >>

Preparing for successful negotiations with Nina Harding >>

Sydney, Mon 29 June >>

Basic CINERGY®
conflict coaching >>

Sydney, Tues 7-10 July

Working with emotions in mediation with Shoshana Faire

Sydney, Fri 17 July

For more info >>

Mediation "refresher" training - Australia >>

Hobart, Tues 18 June
Sydney, Wed 5 Aug
Alice Springs Thurs 13 Aug
Adelaide, Thurs 27 Aug
>>

Mediation "top up" training - NZ >>

Wellington, Thurs 18 June
Christchurch Thurs 13 Aug

NZ: Advanced Skills with Professor Tania Sourdin >>
Negotiation, coaching and facilitation >>

Wellington, Mon 22 June
Auckland, Tues 23 June

High conflict personalities >>

Auckland, Wed 24 June


LEADR Chapter events

LEADR NZ event
The value of decision analysis in mediation with Marjorie Corman Aaron

Mon 25 May, 5.30pm

7th floor, Munro Benge House
104 The Terrace
WELLINGTON

Contact: LEADR NZ >>

LEADR SA event
Debriefing for mediators with guest panel

Tues 23 June

Courts Admin' Mediation Suite,
14-16 Grote Street
ADELAIDE

Cost: $5 on the night

RSVP to leadr@leadr.com.au

LEADR Vic event
Investigations and mediation in the workplace

Mon 22 June , 5-7pm
$20 LEADR members; $25 non-members

RSVP: Sally Wiencke by phone 0412 839164 or email sallywiencke@impaq.com.au


Other State events

Vic: AFMA - Working collaboratively with lawyers in FDR >>

Mon 25 May, 6pm
Menzies building
Monash University
Clayton Campus

For more info >>

Vic: VADR - Compulsory family mediation with Ian Goodhardt >>

Tues 2 June, 5.15 for 6pm

Heritage Room
Coopers Inn
282 Exhibition Street
MELBOURNE

For more info >>

NSW: Learning to learn: new and revised for the 21st century with Dr Stephanie Burns >>

15-16 June

Northside Conference Centre
Cnr Oxley Street & Pole Lane
CROWS NEST

For more info >>

NSW: Expert witness workshop, IAMA >>

SYDNEY, 9, 23 & 30 July

For more info >>

NSW: The Mediation Practice Network

3rd Sunday in the month,11am-3pm

The Mid Mountains Community Centre, New Street
LAWSON.
Contact: Sue Waterhouse, 0409 746 496.


Australasian conferences

IAMA's 2009 Conference: ADR in the recession >>

29-31 May

Hotel Sofitel
MELBOURNE

For more info >>

Legal skills series

MELBOURNE & BRISBANE
22 July, Negotiation & ADR >>

29 July,Comm negotiations >>

5 Aug, Brisbane, Mastering negotiation >>
19 Aug, Melbourne, Mastering negotiation >>

10% discount for LEADR members

VARJ: Restorative practices in schools - the way forward >>

Tues 20 Oct
William Angliss Conference Centre
Cnr Latrobe & King Streets
MELBOURNE

Call for papers >>

Full list of conferences >>


University of Qld training 20% discount for members

Mediating with same sex couples >>

Melbourne, 10 July >>


Pilot study into mediator style training >>

Sat 20 June

137 Edward Street

PERTH

Free registration.

For more info >>

2009 LEADR 5 day
mediation workshop >>

Hobart, Tues 16-20 June
Sydney, Mon 3-7 Aug
Alice Springs, Tues 11-15 Aug
Adelaide, Tues 25-29 Aug
>>

Flyer & registration >>

New Zealand 5 day mediation workshop >>

Wellington, Tues 16-20 June
Christchurch, Tues 11-15 Aug

More info >>

   

International

VII International Conference, World Mediation Forum (WMF)
Mediation, Justice and Governance: An Opportunity for Peace >>

27-29 Nov 2009
Margarita, Venezuela

Executive Director of Nonviolent Peaceforce position

Seeks person with strong leadership skills who can manage a young and growing international organisation. Deadline June 30th. >>


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