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Thanks to Richard Sehmer for his assistance with this article On November 29, the British Columbia Court of Appeal released...… Keep Reading
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For the print version, click here This article was published in the Vancouver Bar Association‘s The Advocate Introduction The effect...… Keep Reading
The assistance of articled student Richard Sehmer is gratefully acknowledged. [editor’s note – This decision was reversed by the British...… Keep Reading
Herb Silber is a graduate of the Harvard School of Negotiation Mediation Program Mediation is a form of alternative dispute...… Keep Reading
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Editor’s Note: This post is historical, and names various organizations which have since been renamed. The International Alliance of Law...… Keep Reading
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