As parties are preparing for trials or hearings, they may be wondering how to settle a dispute without going to court. A trial can be costly, and the outcome of a trial is never guaranteed, even with some great evidence and a fantastic lawyer. Resolving a dispute outside of court can give the parties control …
In the third installment in our series on ADR resources, we focus on the top ADR blawgs (law blogs) to follow. Blogging has become a way for organizations, law firms, and individual practitioners to share research, ideas, stories, and advice with other people around the world. Many people have turned to blogs to find a …
Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a system of processes designed to assist parties in resolving their disputes economically and more quickly than the traditional court system. Its value lies in reducing the time, cost and uncertainty in the civil justice system. The key to achieving successful results in ADR is preparation. The following represents the basic steps for an attorney to prepare for a mediation hearing.
In the second part of a series focusing on introducing the best resources on ADR, this article will look at the top 12 best law school dispute resolution programs. Each year, US News ranks universities, law schools, and other graduate schools based on their academic strength, professors, programs, and admissions, along with a host of …
The next series of articles will highlight some of the top alternative dispute resolution (ADR) institutions and programs of 2021. The goal of this series is to highlight the expansive list of resources available and provide links to help our ADR Times readers needing further resources on a specific subject. This article, the first in …
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One of the most bitterly contested issues in arbitration law over the last twenty years is the legality of class action arbitration and waivers thereof. Professor Elizabeth Tippett calls it the $100 million dollar question for Uber, referring to that company’s high-stakes employee misclassification litigation under wage and hour laws. Of course, Uber isn’t the …
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When it’s time to divorce, there may be an urge to try and put the marriage entirely behind you, the fact is that your life will probably be entangled with your spouse’s for a long time, especially if the marriage was long term, there are children of the marriage or substantial marital debts. Your relationship …
Article Clarifications: 1. A guideline or checklist of topic points was developed to cover a typical start-to-finish opening statement scenario. Those topic bullet points are designated in bold print but are not meant to be spoken. 2. Italic text enclosed in parentheses explains the mediator’s objective. 3. Bold text enclosed in parentheses are technical tips …
The year 1619 marked the first strike on American soil. It occurred in the Jamestown colony of what is now Virginia, and was then an English colony. Shipyard workers who were denied the vote because they were not of English descent refused to work. Jamestown Company officials bowed to the pressure and work resumed. Despite …
The types of conciliation can be overwhelming and confusing to sort through to find the best process for a given dispute. Parties have to evaluate whether arbitration, mediation, conciliation, or facilitation would fit best to resolve a dispute between the parties, and then the parties also have to prepare for the process that they choose. …
Read moreTypes of Conciliation: Which One Would Work for You?
