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Family lawyers and counsellors: read this

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Hilary Linton

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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Arbitration Award Upheld

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Hilary Linton

Since the province introduced legislation governing family arbitration a few years ago, many have wondered whether religious arbitration processes will survive. The Jewish Beis Din, a rabbinical court, has operated in Ontario for many years. The amendments to the Arbitration … Continue reading →

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Lawyers not getting enough trial experience?

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Hilary Linton

When I was a young lawyer I conducted several trials. I found them stressful for me and insanely expensive for the client. But, thanks to the success of mediation and arbitration, today’s young lawyers are not getting the chance to … Continue reading →

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Mediation-Arbitration: a useful process

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Hilary Linton

I just completed a survey for a colleague who is writing a paper on the growing use of mediation-   arbitration. For people with difficult, deeply-rooted disputes, this can be a very useful process. It offers them the opportunity to resolve … Continue reading →

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