Il procedimento di mediazione riformato: tra incertezze giurisprudenziali e novità introdotte dal d.m. 24 ottobre 2023, n. 150

The paper examines the reformed mediation procedure in light of the new innovations introduced by Ministerial Decree, 24th October, 2023, n. 150 and the most recent case law, including the one concerning the applicability of the condition to the counterclaim. After analyzing the general principles of mediation procedure, the essay focuses on the mediation application, the first meeting and the duties arising on the mediator in light of the recent Ministerial Decree. The paper also devotes attention to the issue of the costs of mediation proceedings and, finally, to the new innovations concerning its final stage.