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Treaties
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Domestic mediation law
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Mandatory provisions
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Obligation to mediate
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Court-annexed mediation
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Mediation-arbitration and other forms of mediation-related ADR
Is mediation combined with arbitral proceedings? May a mediator act later in the same dispute as an arbitrator, conciliator or judge? Are arbitrators aware of mediation, and if yes, are they willing to transfer arbitration cases to mediation? Which other proceedings are available and used in your country that are related to mediation?To read more
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Online dispute resolution (ODR)
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Confidentiality and disclosure
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Limitation period
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Settlement
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Mediation institutions
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Background
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Areas of disputes for mediation
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Procedural requirements
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Structure and process of mediation
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Mediation style
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Co-mediation
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Party representatives and third parties
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Specific mediation procedures / conflict or dispute management systems
Have companies set up their own dispute management systems in your country? Are there any special routes for consumers to use mediation for small claims? Are there any institutions that offer mediation for their customers, users, etc? Is there any reported or published information regarding dispute management systems of companies for conflicts in employment matters?To read more
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Mediation clauses
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Conclusion and content
Is there any obligation to conclude an agreement between the mediator and the parties or between the parties before or at the beginning of the proceeding? Are there any legal requirements regarding the content of the agreement between the mediator and the parties? What are the common provisions for such mediation agreement? Must the agreement be in writing?To read more
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Costs for mediation
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Regulation
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Training
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Continued education
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Accreditation of mediators
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Mediator liability and sanctions
What are the duties of mediators in a mediation procedure? What liability do mediators face when offering their services and conducting mediation proceedings? Is professional indemnity insurance for mediators available or obligatory? Are there any further sanctions or other disciplinary measures for mediators in cases of misconduct, poor performance, etc? Are there any regulations referring to the dismissal of mediators?To read more
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Appointment
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Notable cases
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