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Conflict Management, Mediation

Avoiding conflict and improving dispute resolution for IT projects

The commercial design, build, and delivery of software systems is about 50 years old. In contrast, the design, build, and delivery of physical buildings...
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Arbitration

Commercial landlord and tenant disputes: Three reasons why arbitration is so popular

During the course of a commercial tenancy, disputes often arise between landlords and tenants in relation to the parties’ obligations under the lease to...
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Arbitration

Arbitration Act: Proposed amendments

On 9 March 2017, the Arbitration Amendment Bill (the Bill) was introduced to Parliament. The purpose of the bill is to amend the Arbitration...
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Arbitration, Mediation

Arbitration and Mediation of Disputes Involving Trusts Get the Green Light in New Zealand

In a watershed moment on Wednesday of this week, the New Zealand Parliament passed the Trusts Bill which contains unique and important provisions that...
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Conflict Management

Managing Conflict

It is essential for all good leaders to know how to manage conflict.

The common issue I see is, people ignoring it in...
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Arbitration

Arbitrator Breached Duty to Act Fairly by Seeking an Opinion From a Third Party and Conducting his Own Research

The Commercial Court has remitted an award to the arbitrator for reconsideration on the basis of serious irregularity after the arbitrator sought the opinion...

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