By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Mandatory mediation is a simple yet effective solution to the problem of civil court backlogs, says Ontario mediator and litigator Avril Hasselfield. Hasselfield, a partner with Results Mediators, says the civil court system in Ontario needs an overhaul to ensure access to justice. “More judges would help but that […]
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • A shortage of resources and a growing court backlog have pushed Ontario’s civil justice system into an untenable situation, says Ontario mediator and litigator Avril Hasselfield. Hasselfield, a partner with Results Mediators, says the shortcomings are making it increasingly difficult for the average person to find timely justice in
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Finding the right mediator is an important first step in conflict resolution and there can be many aspects to consider before agreeing on the ideal candidate, says Ontario mediator and litigator Avril Hasselfield. The law is complex so it only makes sense to select an experienced mediator. But do
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Can my work be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI)? Everyone is thinking about what AI can do and when it is appropriate as ChatGPT and other AI platforms grow in popularity. The legal profession is not exempt from this question nor is the field of mediation in which I work. Although I see some practical
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