As artificial intelligence tools become more accessible, it's tempting for lawyers and adjusters to lean on them for efficiency; from summarizing briefs to predicting case outcomes. But when it comes to mediation, AI's convenience can come at a cost. Many AI platforms store and learn from user inputs. Uploading mediation briefs, medical records, or settlement positions into a public or cloud-based AI tool can expose sensitive information. Once data is entered, it may not be r

Ontario's civil justice system is on the brink of its most significant transformation in decades. The Ministry of the Attorney General's...

When most people think of mediation, they picture a single day: parties gathering around the table, exchanging offers, and hopefully...

Participating in mediation is good practice. Your participation signals seriousness, builds credibility and keeps files moving. But not...

It's tempting to think of mediation as something for contentious, high-risk, or emotionally driven files. But some of the most successful...

It's easy to treat mediation as a single-day event. But in reality, the groundwork that counsel lays weeks or even months beforehand...

Most lawyers and insurance professionals don't need convincing that mediation is valuable. It is the most effective tool to resolve...

For many plaintiffs, mediation is unfamiliar territory. It often comes after months - or even years - of legal complexity, emotional...

Mediation has become a cornerstone of the litigation process, offering parties an opportunity to resolve disputes early and...

Mediation has become an integral part of the civil litigation process in Ontario, offering parties a flexible and cost-effective...

Civil litigation can be lengthy, expensive and emotionally draining for clients and counsel alike. The judicial system provides a...