Courts are making fast, adaptive changes to civil litigation
processes to accommodate social distancing restrictions and protect
the health of public workers and the public at large.
Notwithstanding the temporary measures in place that allow court
processes to continue, parties are being increasingly encouraged to
resolve their disputes between themselves where possible.
In this climate, and where listed court matters have been
adjourned to dates to be determined in the future, there has never
been a more critical time to resolve disputes as expeditiously and
inexpensively as possible through mediation. Parties must be agile
and adaptive in the current climate to ensure mediation processes
happen as safely and smoothly as possible.
