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Resilience in Projects: Navigating the Peak Season with Confidence

Published: April 7, 2026 

When projects kick off during peak season, conflicts can quickly turn into costly roadblocks—this article explains how project resilience, backed…

Court opinions: Use of AI leads to loss of remuneration

Published: February 23, 2026 

A ruling by the Darmstadt Regional Court makes it clear that the undisclosed use of AI in court expert opinions…

Arbitration ruling on stadium renovation: Legal certainty for Chemnitz

Published: February 19, 2026 

The long-standing legal dispute over the renovation of the stadium on Gellertstraße in Chemnitz was ended by a partial arbitration…

State-Approved Conciliation Procedure

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Conciliation Procedure (State-Approved)

The conciliation procedure provides the opportunity to assert civil claims out of court and in a legally secure manner. Once the application is received by the conciliation body, the statute of limitations is suspended in accordance with Section 204 (1) No. 4 (b) of the German Civil Code (BGB). This legal effect occurs regardless of whether the other party agrees to participate in the procedure.

A ruling by the Darmstadt Regional Court makes it clear that…

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After almost 15 years of legal deadlock, a real estate dispute…

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Out-of-court dispute resolution procedures enable quick, economical, and future-oriented conflict resolution…

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Mediation

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Mediation Procedure

Mediation is a voluntary, cooperative, and confidential process guided by a neutral mediator. It enables a sustainable solution based on the interests of all parties and can be initiated even in a judicial context. Areas of application range from commercial and contractual disputes to organizational and public-sector conflicts.

Conciliation

Guide

Conciliation

The conciliation procedure provides an out-of-court solution to resolve conflicts based on a professional assessment. The conciliator presents a proposal to the parties that may lead to an agreement. It is particularly suitable for standardized disputes where neutral evaluations and clear procedures help achieve quick and reliable outcomes.

The Klesch case makes it clear that private arbitration tribunals are…

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In employment law, mediation offers a flexible, confidential and relationship-oriented alternative…

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Conflict Management

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Conflict Management

The Conflict Management or Dispute Management System (DMS) provides the framework for the structured handling of conflicts within an organization. It defines responsibilities, processes, and documentation requirements to ensure consistent quality standards. By applying the system, the entire internal dispute resolution process becomes transparent and verifiable.

When projects kick off during peak season, conflicts can quickly turn…

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The long-standing legal dispute over the renovation of the stadium on…

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The conciliation procedure before a state-approved dispute resolution body offers companies…

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State-Approved Dispute Resolution Body

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