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Update on the Gina Ford legal situation

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JustineMumsnet · 25/02/2007 19:58

Hello all,
Some of you may have seen a Gina Ford interview in the Mail on Sunday today, in which she refers to the Mumsnet legal situation, so we thought it was only right to update you as to where we are.

We are due to go to mediation on March 7th. Our position with regard to this hasn't changed - since very early on in the dispute we have suggested mediation as a sensible way forward and so we are pleased to be meeting with Ms Ford and her lawyers on March 7th.

In the meantime GF has issued a claim form, which means that the court clock is now running and we have to put in our defence within 28 days.

Obviously, as Ms Ford has made clear by this action and by her statements in the Mail on Sunday if mediation fails, she intends to sue.

We're sorry that we are still having to ask you not to discuss Gina Ford or her methods but given the potential for something that may be used against Mumsnet to slip through, this probably remains the safest course of action.

We will, of course, keep you fully updated.

Thanks for all your support.
Mumsnet HQ

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Calliope · 25/02/2007 20:14

good luck MNHQ

I sincerely hope mediation can resolve this matter once and for all.

IntergalacticWalrus · 25/02/2007 20:14

Yes it is. There's a link on the front page. You have to scroll down quite far. It's under the femail section.

I'd link it, but I don;t know if that's the right thing to do

Heavenis · 25/02/2007 20:13

I hope mediation goes well. I'm happy not to discuss.

tortoiseSHELL · 25/02/2007 20:13

lots of support justine, to you and all the MN team! x

marthamoo · 25/02/2007 20:13

Thanks, mumofmonsters

marthamoo · 25/02/2007 20:12

I can't find it online either - have just looked (PS, not asking for a link - assume that would break rules. Just someone tell me if I'm looking in vain!)

MerlinsBeard · 25/02/2007 20:12

hat woman, it is online at the mail on sunday site in the femail bit (don't want to link for obviosu reasons)

Overrun · 25/02/2007 20:12

Good luck

hunkerdave · 25/02/2007 20:11

Support from here too - with swearing if necessary.

hatwoman · 25/02/2007 20:11

IGw - is it on line? I oculdn't find it

MNHQ
JustineMumsnet · 25/02/2007 20:11

Erm... good question Hatwoman. Can someone legal help out on the actual definition of a claim form? - all I know is that it's a significant and necessary step (if you have insurance I believe) in the process of taking someone to court...

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expatinscotland · 25/02/2007 20:11

Good luck!

IntergalacticWalrus · 25/02/2007 20:11

Just read the article. God it made me mad.

Good luck on the 7th MN.

Marina · 25/02/2007 20:10

Very best of luck with this and hope all works out well for you and for Mumsnet

NadineBaggott · 25/02/2007 20:10

Who?

Emskilou · 25/02/2007 20:10

Good luck MNHQ, you have our full support all the way

marthamoo · 25/02/2007 20:09

Good luck, MN.

funnypeculiar · 25/02/2007 20:08

Thanks for the update, & good luck

WideWebWitch · 25/02/2007 20:07

Hmm, so she's issued a claim form. Why do that before mediation hey? Best of luck with it Justine, I hope it does get resolved without legal action.

I'm completely happy not to discuss her or her methods here.

SherlockLGJ · 25/02/2007 20:07

I don't normally read that comic, but will on this occcasion.

PeachyClair · 25/02/2007 20:05

Oh no, all sunds very dismal- not sure how I rate the chances of mediation in thsi but there you go- won't go further into that.

Good luck MN!

littlemissbossy · 25/02/2007 20:05

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zippitippitoes · 25/02/2007 20:04

I hope for a sensible and positive outcome for everyone

Pruni · 25/02/2007 20:04

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sauce · 25/02/2007 20:04

tosh! best of luck to MNT.