By George H. Friedman* Chairman of the Board, Arbitration Resolution Services A couple of years ago I penned a blog post on Independence Day and arbitration, and updated it a year ago. It still rings true. So, without further ado, here’s my annual July 4th blog post, again updated. Our Founders and Arbitration…
What You Need to Know About Online Mediation Mediation is a highly effective form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It is solution-oriented; focused on helping the parties reach a mutually agreed upon settlement of their disagreement. Many courts recognize the benefits of mediation and require parties to a business or consumer dispute to go through…
Most Arbitration advocates will ascribe to the fact that Topical Organization is the cornerstone by which parties draft their Contentions and present their case. We’ve discussed the primary importance of Issues, Elements and Turning Points many times before. You will also see parties go with Chronological structure in their narrative. How often have you seen a…
Many companies, law firms and individuals have been subject to major data security breaches in recent years. That’s why it’s important to always ensure the security of confidential information that is uploaded to and accessed on any website. In the context of online ADR security, there is a wealth of private information that needs to…
Generally, ADR is significantly less expensive than litigation. However, the cost of ADR can quickly increase as ADR providers tack on additional fees and hourly charges. It may seem like there is no option but to pay these extra expenses, but online ADR provides the parties with more options to control and reduce their costs….