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This post is written by Steve Benmor, B.Sc., LL.B., LL.M. (Family Law), C.S., the founder and principal lawyer of Benmor Family Law Group, and a Divorce Mediator, Arbitrator and Parenting Coordinator. He can be reached at steve@benmor.com As the legal profession evolves, so too must the language we use to capture written judgments. As a Family Mediator/Arbitrator,
Dear ADRIO Members and Dispute Resolution (DR) Practitioners I hope you are all well as you welcome in the Autumn season! Over the last 3 months, ADRIO has had a full schedule of exciting events and activities. We are looking forward to a focused last quarter to end the year off with much to celebrate.
This post is written by Donald Bisson, a mediator and arbitrator with Northern Dispute Resolution Chambers Inc., and a member of the ADR Institute of Ontario. In an increasingly digital and fast-paced world, dispute resolution professionals must remain vigilant in protecting the integrity of their practice and ensuring client accountability. One crucial but often overlooked
This post is written by Steve Benmor, B.Sc., LL.B., LL.M. (Family Law), C.S., the founder and principal lawyer of Benmor Family Law Group, and a Divorce Mediator, Arbitrator and Parenting Coordinator. He can be reached at steve@benmor.com The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked discussions across various industries; the discussions have included AI’s potential role in
Dear ADRIO Members and Dispute Resolution (DR) Practitioners, I trust that you are all enjoying this summer season! It is with deep gratitude that thank all of you who were able to join us for our 40th Annual General Meeting of the ADR Institute of Ontario Inc, online and for those of you who were
We wrapped up our 40th Annual Professional Development Conference on June 6th. Session after session, it was a flood of valuable insights, practical wisdom, and great dialogue! Thank you to our sponsors: BFL Canada; Health Plus Insurance; Lightstone Academy for Conflict Resolution; Kompass Professional Development; Workplace Fairness International; and Stitt Feld Handy Group. Immense gratitude
Dear ADRIO Members, The Civil Rules Review (CRR) Phase 2 Consultation Paper is available for review. This initiative, launched by Attorney General Doug Downey and Superior Court Chief Justice Geoffrey B. Morawetz, aims to reform Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure to make civil proceedings more efficient, affordable, and accessible. The consultation period is open until
Dear ADRIO Members and Dispute Resolution Practitioners Wishing you a warm Spring greeting from ADRIO! As I write to you, our staff team at ADRIO is preparing for a second quarter buzzing with exciting activities, events, and projects to support you at the highest level on your career pathway. We are heavily invested in the
Dear ADRIO Members, We are writing to encourage you to stand for election for the ADRIO Board of Directors. Members applying for nomination as a candidate for election to the Board of Directors pursuant to ADRIO’s By-Law No.1, Section 2.8 should note the following: – The 2025-2026 Board of Directors will be comprised of eleven Directors. –
This post is written by Sukhman Singh Sandhu, Founder of Sukh Law in Ontario. Sukhman merges real estate and commercial law expertise with modern mediation strategies to resolve conflicts for diverse clients through innovation and client-centered advocacy. The traditional image of dispute resolution often involves a formal courtroom setting, with lawyers, judges, and a rigid process.