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Binding Mediation (Med-Arb): Affordable Dispute Resolution

April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 by ADR Times

Binding mediation combines elements of mediation and arbitration to help parties resolve disputes effectively and efficiently. Binding mediation, often called mediation-arbitration or med-arb, is a process where the parties to a dispute agree to submit the dispute to mediation, but if an agreement cannot be reached, the mediator will then become an arbitrator and issue …

Commercial dispute resolution – How to deal with B2B conflicts

April 26, 2021 by ADR Times

Commercial dispute resolution is a highly skilled and nuanced method to resolve disputes within businesses and between businesses. It can be an incredibly helpful process for businesses that would like to settle disputes quickly and effectively without having to go through litigation and deal with all the costs associated with that. It also provides a …

Mediation Strategy: 10 Proven Steps for Success

April 24, 2021April 24, 2021 by Mark Fotohabadi

Successful negotiations (aka mediations) require sound strategies. Today we present 10 recommended steps for developing productive mediation strategy to resolve any seemingly intractable conflict between parties.

Can I be fired for not signing an arbitration agreement?

April 23, 2021 by ADR Times

Finally! After months of looking for a new job, sending out resumes, making phone calls, going for interviews, and suffering disappointments, a decent company has made a good offer. It’s not everything you wanted, but times are hard. The head of HR puts you in a room by yourself with a pen and a stack …

George Floyd $27M Settlement Before Ex-Officer Derek Chauvin’s Guilty Verdict

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 by ADR Times

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a Black man, laid on the ground under the knee of Derek Chauvin, a white Minneapolis police officer, for what we now know was around nine minutes. In a video that almost everyone around the world would see in the following days. Chauvin brushed off the concerns of bystanders …

How to settle a dispute without going to court

April 19, 2021April 19, 2021 by ADR Times

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 …

Top 50 ADR Blawgs to Follow

April 19, 2021April 16, 2021 by ADR Times

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 …

Preparing For a Mediation in 10 Steps

April 14, 2021April 14, 2021 by Jeffrey Krivis

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.

Top 12 ADR Programs of 2021

April 14, 2021 by ADR Times

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 …

Top Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Institutions of 2021

April 12, 2021 by ADR Times

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 …