I was at a Supreme Court mediation yesterday trying to resolve a long-running dispute. I’m afraid that the enemy just wasted our time. This was a third attempt. On the first attempt we thought we had a resolution to the dispute with my client agreeing to pay a 6 figure amount to go away. Unfortunately, […]
$1.8 Million Claim – District Court Mediation
Michael attended a District Court mediation last week. We represented one elderly defendant. The plaintiff had a somewhat ambit claim seeking $1.8 million in damages plus costs. The other defendant was seeking a 100% indemnity from our client, which I believe they would have got, if liability were proved. While liability was in doubt, it […]
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Its been a busy week for us on the alternative dispute resolution front for us, including: Settling a draft position statement for a Supreme Court Mediation; Finalising a position statement for a District Court Mediation; and Preparing for an arbitration in relation to various disputes to do with a lease. For assistance with dispute resolution, […]
Disputes with the ATO (Our Clients, Not Us)
It has been a week for resolving disputes. Today Michael’s off to Francis Street Northbridge, to try to settle a dispute with the ATO. Unlike most mediations, this one has two “facilitators”. The main issue has been actually defining the dispute, because the ATO has so far been reluctant to spell thing out until yesterday […]
A Couple of Disputes
It has been a week for resolving disputes. We re-listed one matter for mediation after the two other parties failed to reach an agreement in the seven weeks since the first mediation appointment, when we thought we had a settlement agreed. Another matter was finalised last Friday and we were busy putting the terms into […]
Longest Mediation Session Ever!
Last week we attended the longest day’s mediation we’ve ever been involved with. We did not get out until after 7.00pm. We almost finished settling six related Court actions. Our clients have settled with the plaintiffs, but the plaintiffs and another party are still arguing about costs, so it may be a little while yet […]
Mediating Disputes
Every stranded group needs someone to help resolve disputes. I have trained as a mediator and have been involved in many, many mediations, due to all the Courts forcing litigants to early mediation. I try to think outside the square for solutions that courts could not provide, so that there is a win-win situation, or […]
Ridiculous Offer to Settle
We attended a mediation at the District Court earlier this week. Our clients have an excellent case, supported by an expert’s report, but they are concerned that the enemy company is going broke and any money that they get paid might be clawed back by a liquidator. Our clients are pragmatic. They offered to accept […]