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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Who Keeps Things Under Control?
After the initial airing of rules and views, the mediation enters a problemsolving phase. During this phase, often called the "Caucus Phase," the mediator holds one or a series of …
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How Does The Arbitration Process Generally Work?
The arbitrator initiates the hearing by swearing in the parties and witnesses who will testify. The parties then give opening arguments and present both documentary (usually written) and …
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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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