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This book explains the philosophy behind mediation and the step-by-step process of mediation.
Synopsis
This book explains the philosophy behind mediation and the step-by-step process of mediation. Further, it explains the developing common and statute law of mediation. Finally, it provides students and practitioners with the complete text on the practice and law surrounding mediation.
About the Author
David Spencer is a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia as well as being Senior Lecturer in the Division of Law at Macquarie University.Michael Brogan has been admitted as Barrister of the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia as well as being a Senior Lecturer in the School of Law at the University of Western Sydney.
Table of Contents
Part I. The Practice of Mediation: 1. Mediation: its history and definition; 2. How to mediate; 3. The theory and philosophy of mediation; 4. Specific types of mediation; 5. Who is the mediator?; 6. The ethics of mediation; Part II. The Law of Mediation: 7. Mandatory mediation; 8. Confidentiality; 9. Settlement agreements; 10. Statutory schemes; 11. Mediation clauses in contracts; 12. The future of mediation.