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academiCRESEARCHING AND WRITING IN LAWThird EditionTerry HutchinsonAn updated research guide, mapping the developmentsthat have taken place and providing the keys tothe fundamental electronic sources of legal research,especially those now available on the web, as well asexploring traditional doctrinal methodologies.Included in this edition are extensive checklists forlocating and validating the law in Australia, England,Canada, the United States, New Zealand, India andthe European Union.Thomson Reuters AustraliaFeb 2010 9780455226781 PaperbackHong Kong Mediation HandbookStudent EditionGeneral Editor: Dr Raymond H M LeungIn recent years mediation in Hong Kong has attractedwidespread interest. With Practice Direction 31 havingcome into effect on 1 January 2010, mediation is atthe forefront of all dispute resolution and litigation.Parties that do not resort to mediation may faceadverse cost consequences. Even where the mediationis not successful it is likely to have the positive effectof reducing the conflict and the issues between theparties.• Only comprehensive book on mediation in HongKong• Outlines the important process of mediation,including the legal aspect• Enables readers to develop highly complexand technical mediation skills, and relatedmethodology, and put these skills immediately intopractice• Includes chapters on specialist mediation, suchas construction disputes and financial productsdisputes• Essential for solicitors and barristers involvedin litigation, in-house counsel, and otherprofessionals including architects, contractors,quantity surveyors, engineers, social workers andhuman resources personnelTABLE OF CONTENTS1. Introduction2. Definition of Conflict & Dispute3. Definition of Mediation & Comparison with other ADRs4. History of Mediation5. Approaches to Mediation6. Resources to Mediation7. Process and Stages of Mediation8. Mediation Skills9. Psychology and Behaviour of Mediation10. Legal Implication of Mediation11. Civil Justice Reform & Practice Direction12. Family Mediationa. Divorceb. Family Property & Estate Disputesc. Family Relationship and Elderly Disputes13. Criminal Offence Related Disputesa. Victim Offender Mediationb. Traffic Disputes14. Application of Mediation to various types of Disputesa. Business Related Disputesb. Consumer/Business Disputesc. Labour & Employment Disputesd. Community Disputese. Land Disputesf. Work Related Personal Injuries Disputesg. School Disputesh. Healthcare Disputesi. Public International Disputes15. Problems with Mediation16. Future Development of MediationSweet & MaxwellDec 2009 978 962 66138 3 2 Paperback86+852 3762 3222 www.sweetandmaxwell.com.hk smhk.salesenquiries@thomsonreuters.comPrices are correct at time of going to press, but may be subject to change without prior notification