Both arbitration and mediation are forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that can save time and money compared to traditional litigation – but they differ in some critical ways. While mediation encourages a cooperative approach and compromises, arbitration...
Alternative dispute resolution tactics, such as mediation, often offer two parties an option to avoid litigation. If they cannot find a resolution, litigation may still be necessary, as they go to court and have a judge make a ruling. But ADR can sometimes streamline...
Litigation can be an unpredictable, downright volatile process. Individuals and business leaders embroiled in litigation never know what the other party might claim in court. They might also struggle to accurately predict how a judge may respond to the lawsuit....
When disputes erupt between you and your partner, the stakes are always high. These can become more complex if your partner is a close family member. Litigation is an option, but it leaves your family name and business legacy exposed to public scrutiny. Fortunately,...
Legal disputes can arise in various ways. When a dispute is legal in nature, people often think that the only option is to fight it out in court. Nonetheless, that isn’t the case. While the courts can be useful and necessary at times, litigation isn’t the best way to...