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Apology, Commercial Mediation, Conventional wisdom, Deal Mediation, Mediation Lawyering, Skills, Success in mediation

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What constitutes effective mediation advocacy? Litigation lawyers in an ever-increasing number of jurisdictions around the world understand that mediation is becoming or has become the primary dispute resolution forum and thereforenaturally are interested in acquiring and enhancing the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively represent their clients in the mediation process. Earlier this year the…

'Money-only' Cases, Commercial Mediation, Court Procedure and Litigation, Evaluative Mediation, Mediation Outcomes, Settlement Agreements, Success in mediation

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A recently reported decision of the Ontario Superior Court highlights the efficacy of the mediation process in resolving complex disputes particularly in circumstances where uncertainty of outcome reigns supreme.  In Johnston v. The Shelia Morrison Schools, 2013 ONSC 1528 Justice Perell was asked to approve a settlement in an Action which had been certified under…