Tag: Disputes

Alternative dispute resolution is one way to avoid the potential financial and reputational costs associated with litigation.

The aim of Laura Keily’s legal tech startup, Immediation, is to make the legal industry easier to use, more cost-effective and more accessible – by moving disputes from the courtroom to online. Laura has two decades as a commercial lawyer and barrister behind her. From her experience, she found that it is almost impossible for […]

Why are small business paying so much to resolve disputes?

The NSW Government’s Dispute Resolution Unit (DRU) has handled over 37,000 enquiries over the last three years according to new data. The number of enquiries from small businesses has increased each year over this period. Minister for Small Business John Barilaro said new data shows how the government is sparing small businesses from the burden […]

When a dispute arises, the knee jerk reaction is to take the matter to court, but the choice to pursue a trial can be a lengthy investment.

One of the most under-utilised and also one of the most effective methods of generating new revenue streams for small businesses is forming strategic partnerships.

You say tomato, your partner says to-mah-to. When to talk it out – and when to yell.