What Is The Aaa?
The American Arbitration Association is a private, nonprofit organization that provides guidance and rules for parties to follow in private arbitrations. It also maintains a list of qualified …
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Why Use Arbitration Instead Of Going To Court ("litigation")?
The American Bar Association estimates that as many as 100 million Americans are shut out of the legal system due to the high cost of justice. In a 1999 survey, the National Center for State Courts …
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Are The Arbitration Proceedings Completely Confidential?
Arbitration hearings, unlike trials, are not open to the public. Everything discussed is done so in private and, in the context of the hearing, is confidential. Any matters disclosed during the …
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The Different Types of Alternative Dispute Resolution
The American judicial system is a well established way of providing a fair resolution to legal disputes. However, many people agree that going to court is an expensive and time consuming way to come to a resolution. Accordingly, alternative dispute resolution options are becoming more popular as a way to settle legal matters without incurring the expense of litigation or the …
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