What Happens When An Agreement Is Made In Mediation?
Once the case is settled in a way that is agreeable to all sides, the mediator and/or parties will draft a document outlining the terms of the agreement and stipulating how it will be implemented. …
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What Is "Med-Arb" And Why Use It?
"MedArb," short for "mediationarbitration," is a twostep dispute resolution process that borrows from both methods of dispute resolution. Parties attempt to resolve their dispute in …
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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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