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2024 SIDRA International Dispute Resolution Survey

2024 SIDRA International Dispute Resolution Survey

Mediation and Hybrid Methods on the Rise The 2024 International Dispute Resolution Survey conducted by the Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy (SIDRA) has highlighted user preferences and satisfaction levels regarding international commercial dispute...

Mediation in China: From Tradition to Modernity

Mediation in China: From Tradition to Modernity

Mediation has been an intrinsic part of Chinese culture for thousands of years. Since ancient times, respected and impartial figures have facilitated mediation as a means of helping parties resolve disputes. However, as Chinese society has evolved, so too have...

Is a New Era Beginning in Online Orders?

Is a New Era Beginning in Online Orders?

The Netherlands Supreme Court has ruled that order buttons which do not clearly indicate a payment obligation violate consumer rights. The Netherlands Supreme Court has ruled that order buttons must clearly indicate a payment obligation for consumers. This landmark...

Right to Disconnect?

Right to Disconnect?

To be available 24/7 or not The Importance of the Right to Disconnect in the Context of Workplace Disputes With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as many employees continue to work from home, the issue of the "right to disconnect" is becoming increasingly...

Alternative Dispute Resolution and Artificial Intelligence

Alternative Dispute Resolution and Artificial Intelligence

How will artificial intelligence impact ADR processes, and where will these two worlds converge? Mediation and negotiation, key components of ADR processes, rely heavily on human judgment, empathy, and interaction. The soft skills of ADR professionals—empathy, active...

Mediation as an Ancient Method

Mediation as an Ancient Method

Traces of Mediation in Different Geographies and Civilizations As we progress through the 2020s, efforts to promote mediation as a peaceful method for resolving conflicts around the world continue to grow. Disputes that could be resolved through communication and the...

Notes from Singapore Convention Week 2024

Notes from Singapore Convention Week 2024

The Singapore Convention Week 2024 (SC Week 2024) took place from August 26-30, bringing together key international figures in the field of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Meticulously organized, the event marked the fifth anniversary of the Singapore...

The Past, Present, and Future of ADR in the UAE

The Past, Present, and Future of ADR in the UAE

In recent years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made significant strides in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods. In the past, ADR, particularly mediation, was not a commonly used method in this region. Commercial disputes were generally resolved through...

Mediation and Wellbeing

Mediation and Wellbeing

The Importance of Building a Culture of Mediation for Employee Wellbeing in Organizations Employee wellbeing has long been a significant topic on the agenda of executives. However, during and after the pandemic, its place on that list became more prominent, rising to...

ADR Methods in Supply Chain Disputes

ADR Methods in Supply Chain Disputes

How Can the Sustainability of Cross-Border Trade Activities, Which Are Rapidly Increasing Due to Globalization, Be Maintained, and How Can ADR Methods Be Utilized? Our world is shrinking with the discovery of the internet and the rapid advancement of technology, but...

The Importance of Reconciliation for Real Social Change

The Importance of Reconciliation for Real Social Change

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Methods and Social Change Throughout history, societies have had to struggle with various social and structural inequalities. In this struggle, justice systems play a vital role. However, the lengthy and costly nature of...

Fast Fish Grow with ADR Methods

Fast Fish Grow with ADR Methods

Why Are Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Methods Important in the Start-up and Entrepreneurship Economy? Small and new businesses continue to change the world. As often repeated, the path to becoming a big fish now starts with being a fast fish. The driving force...

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Mediation

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Mediation

Mediation is a crucial process that helps resolve disputes between parties in a peaceful and effective manner. However, for this process to be successful, mediators need more than just technical knowledge; emotional intelligence plays a critical role as well....

Happy International Peace Day

Bangladesh International Mediation Society celebrates 21 September as International Peace Day chosen by the United Nations and the UN's initiative, which has become a tradition, with respect and sincerity. As we all know the International Day of Peace...

Alternative Dispute Resolution in Tourism Sector

Alternative Dispute Resolution in Tourism Sector

In the Tourism Industry, which has direct relations with 54 sectors and meets 10.4% of the world GNP with USD 9.2 trillion before the pandemic, being able to do business while maintaining cordial relations with all stakeholders is one of the brass tacks for the...

Mediation, effective method in disputes

A valuable conversation between a distinguished journalist and economy writer Şeref Oğuz and the founder of AdrIstanbul Ferda Canözer Paksoy about rise of Turkey in the field of Mediation after the Singapore Convention.Mediation, effective method in disputes While it...

DEVELOPMENT OF MEDIATION IN TURKEY

Chapter 1 Introduction Either we accept or not we all have to be mediators in this expeditious century. The sources are becoming more limited and the time is more valuable nowadays. As many courts in different jurisdictions around the world, the civil courts in Turkey...