Tag Archives: Arbitration

Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers Conference

Speaking at the fifth annual conference of the Federation of Asian Canadian lawyers, I learned about labour and business ADR processes. Continue reading

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Why screen for power imbalances in family law?

Should all family law cases include “screening” by a trained third party? Continue reading

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Should judges, mediators and arbitrators interview children?

Children have the right to be heard in mediation, arbitration and court. Continue reading

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Barry Fisher: an excellent mediator and arbitrator.

Read why we think Barry Fisher is the best possible choice for this year’s Award of Excellence. Continue reading

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A blog post about collaborative law

Collaborative practice is growing by leaps and bounds for all the right reasons. Here are two issues for further discussion as the practice matures. Continue reading

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Family lawyers and counsellors: read this

I am dismayed by something that happened today. A senior, experienced mental health professional asked me whether it was okay for her to screen (for power imbalances or various forms of control) only one of the parties in an arbitration. … Continue reading

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