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Resolution of Commercial Disputes in the Age of COVID-19 Closures: The Arbitration Advantage

May 17, 2020 MAAOC

© Blakes Insights / Bulletins / 2020 March 20, 2020 This bulletin discusses the following issues arising from the COVID-19…

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Filed under: Arbitration, Blakes, COVID, Disputes

Why Folks are Turning to Mediation and Arbitration

May 15, 2020 MAAOC
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Does this often used saying apply to you: “Justice delayed is Justice denied”? When conflict arises the wise course of…

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Trials and Tribulations: Is Summary Trial a Viable Alternative?

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© Stikeman Elliott LLP 2020 If you need a two-week civil trial in Alberta, the odd date is available between…

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Filed under: Alberta, Arbitration, Dispute, Resolution, Trial

Preparing to Negotiate – Ten Tips for the Strategic Mediation Advocate

March 8, 2020 MAAOC
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Successful advocates strategically assess and plan each negotiation and mediation. This includes understanding all relevant aspects of your case, setting goals…

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Whose Arbitration is it anyway? The Evolving Role of the Arbitrator in Determining Commercial Arbitration Procedure

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Whose arbitration is it anyway? Reflections on the role of the arbitrator, counsel and the parties inexpeditiously resolving disputes. by J.…

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When does FOIP penetrate a mediated decision?

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Why a good understanding of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) is  necessary in mediated decisions. Mediator Dave…

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The Power of Settlement Privilege

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What are the rules around confidentiality especially when returning to the pre-settlement stage or for enforcement of the settlement? Alternative…

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THE ETHICS OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS

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EX PARTE ACTIONS REQUIRE EXTRA DILIGENCE ‘This is a court of law, young man, not a court of justice” –…

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Verbal Arbitration Agreement Valid

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Although the arbitration agreement was not in writing, the court gave significant weight to the parties’ intention to resolve their…

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