2016
News
The Future is Now
This content is not available in the selected language. William Gibson coined the phrase: “The Future is already here – is just not very evenly distributed.” Well a very telling sign that the future is arrived is the appearance of a robot inside a law firm. Fortune Magazine, in an article entitled: “Meet Ross, the […] Read more
Upcoming events
The 15th ODR conference – The Hague
05/18/2016 Nicolas Vermeys
This content is not available in the selected language. For more Details & Registration DAY 1: MONDAY MAY 23 08:30-09:00 Morning coffee and registration 09:00-9:30 Welcome and introduction – Jin Ho Verdonschot, Director HiiL Rewire Justice Technology (confirmed) & Colin Rule, Founder and COO Modria (confirmed) 9:30-10:15 Diagnosis: The need for ODR in our primary court processes – Lord Justice […] Read more
News
Pop-up courts needed to help create more flexible justice system – report
This content is not available in the selected language. “Pop-up” courts with easily transportable judicial stage sets, remote video screens and online access are needed to develop a more flexible justice system, according to a leading legal thinktank. Although successive waves of court closures have been triggered by austerity cutbacks, the organisation Justice says the […] Read more
News
In a first, a BigLaw firm announces it will use artificial intelligence in one of its practice areas
This content is not available in the selected language. Baker & Hostetler is the first law firm to announce that it will use a ground-breaking artificial intelligence product for legal research. The law firm will license Ross Intelligence in its bankruptcy practice, report the Am Law Daily (sub. req.) and a press release. The research […] Read more
News
Ontario government allows all small claims court documents to be filed online
This content is not available in the selected language. Traditionally, if a person wanted to sue someone in Ontario and that amount fell under $25,000, he or she would have to prepare all the necessary documents and then take the time to go to small claims court to file them. As of last week, the […] Read more
News
City lawyer co-founds online site for contract disputes
This content is not available in the selected language. A City lawyer has co-founded an online dispute resolution service intended to enable small businesses and individuals in the UK to resolve contract disputes without the ‘headache’ of expensive litigation. Artem Samokhvalov The platform, called Ajuve, charges an upfront fee calculated on the amount involved in […] Read more
News
Blockchains and Online Dispute Resolution: Smart Contracts as an Alternative to Enforcement
This content is not available in the selected language. The prolific rise of cross-border transactions, e.g. e-commerce, is rapidly changing both dispute resolution and enforcement. The dominance of the Internet means that individuals are more often entering into contractual relations regardless of geographical locations or jurisdictional boundaries. Undoubtedly, the increase in online transactions has also […] Read more
Upcoming events
Consumers, Dispute Résolution and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)
04/27/2016 Fabien Gelinas / Inmaculada Barral Viñals / Karim Benyekhlef
This content is not available in the selected language. To consult PDF version of the agenda. 13 JUNE 9:00-9:30 H. Welcome and introduction: Ph.D. Xavier Pons, Dean, Director of Catalan Consumer Agency and Ph.D. Immaculada Barral, director of the conference. BLOQUE 1 : SEEKING WAYS TO RESOLVE DISPUTES WITH CONSUMERS. Moderator: Francesc Vendrell, Ombudsman. 9:30– 10:00 H: […] Read more
News
Programme et inscription pour l’école d’été du Laboratoire
04/27/2016 Karim Benyekhlef
This content is not available in the selected language. L’école d’été du Laboratoire aura lieu du 13 au 18 juin 2016. Conformément au Règlement sur la formation continue obligatoire des avocats, la formation a fait l’objet d’une demande de reconnaissance auprès du Barreau du Québec pour une durée prévue de 6 heures par séance d’une […] Read more
News
EU justice scoreboard: Comparative overview of judiciaries in member states but no specific targets
This content is not available in the selected language. The European Commission replies to questions on the scoreboard. The 2016 EU Justice Scoreboard was published on 11 April as already reported by The Brussels Times, please see here. The scoreboard gives a comparative overview of the efficiency, quality and independence of justice systems in the EU Member […] Read more