Preventing a mediator-arbitrator from expressing a tentative view of the strength of a party’s position during mediation would have a “chilling effect” on the effectiveness of the mediation-arbitration process. So says the Federal Court of Appeal in a recent labour relations case. It is one of a growing number of cases where courts have recognized...Read More

Knowing as much as you can about a client, prospect or industry is fundamental to being successful, yet many lawyers jump at an opportunity before understanding what that opportunity truly is. By putting time into research, the insights gained often reveal keys to a successful strategy. As marketers, we often speak with lawyers who feel...Read More