Why mediation is a bad idea and other myths
Language: English Series: Journal of the Law Society of Scotland ; 51(1) January 2006, 24-25(2)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: This article attempts to dispels some popular misconceptions relating to mediation. The misconceptions examined are that mediation is suitable for every dispute, that lawyers don't like mediation because they think their fee will be smaller, that mediation will work at any time, that only compulsory mediation works, that mediation settlements ignore the law, that mediation meetings become shouting matches, that mediation is only useful in straightforward cases, and that mediation deprives the client of his day in court.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L132987 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 132987-1001 |
This article attempts to dispels some popular misconceptions relating to mediation. The misconceptions examined are that mediation is suitable for every dispute, that lawyers don't like mediation because they think their fee will be smaller, that mediation will work at any time, that only compulsory mediation works, that mediation settlements ignore the law, that mediation meetings become shouting matches, that mediation is only useful in straightforward cases, and that mediation deprives the client of his day in court.