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Mediative, co-operative justice would benefit all parties and protect the legal aid budget, says David Burrows

Corby council has lodged an appeal against a court ruling that its actions caused children to suffer limb deformities, but councillors have said they would prefer to attend an independent mediation.

Part 1: Mr Justice Briggs on the search for a proportionate way of ensuring confidentiality in mediation

Stephen Gold is a district judge

Activities—but how active?

Forcing unwilling parties to mediate is fruitless, says Stephen Cantle

Mediation can help solve the tangles left behind after a death, say Beverly-Ann Rogers, Katherine McQuail and Tracey Angus

Political and judicial support for mediation is increasing, says Steven Friel

Mediation: protection by privilege and confidentiality? by Tony Allen

ADR: should we be more alternative? Steven Friel investigates

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London

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Ceri Morgan, knowledge counsel at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP, analyses the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Johnson v FirstRand Bank Ltd, which reshapes the law of fiduciary relationships and common law bribery
The boundaries of media access in family law are scrutinised by Nicholas Dobson in NLJ this week
Reflecting on personal experience, Professor Graham Zellick KC, Senior Master of the Bench and former Reader of the Middle Temple, questions the unchecked power of parliamentary privilege
Geoff Dover, managing director at Heirloom Fair Legal, sets out a blueprint for ethical litigation funding in the wake of high-profile law firm collapses
James Grice, head of innovation and AI at Lawfront, explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the legal sector
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