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Background: The subject of this research is the institution of evidence contracts introduced by the amendment of 4.07.2019 to the Polish Code of Civil Procedure in commercial cases proceedings. Research purpose: The first purpose of the paper is to examine the scope of applying the pro­visions of Article 4589 and admissible exclusions in the evidence contract. However, the paper also determines the effects of concluding an evidence contract and their potential pros and cons from the perspective of the purpose of the amendment (i.e. speed of proceedings) and certainty in business transactions. Methods: The formal dogmatic approach was used in the analysis. Conclusions: The conducted research leads to the conclusion that the introduction of evidence contracts may under certain conditions increase civil justice efficiency. However, this benefit may be illusory in situations requiring examination of the effectiveness and validity of an evidence contract. Furthermore, this institution may also result in abuse of economic power between large entrepreneurs and small enterprises.

This article is focused on the certification of family mediators. It presents Polish solutions in this matter, but refers also to foreign legal systems in order to compare various solutions in different countries. It discusses requirements (especially mediation training) set up for mediators when they apply for the certificate, and entities that grant the certificate. Finally it answers the question of whether all mediators should go through the certification process.