General Mediate.com – Comprehensive source of articles, blogs, videos, and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) information. ABA Section of Dispute Resolution – Links to a series of online resources. State Statutes – Links to individual state statutes pertaining to ADR. ADR Times – Collects news and resources for ADR professionals and interested readers. Conflict […]
Websites General Mediate.com – Comprehensive source of articles, blogs, videos, and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) information. ABA Section of Dispute Resolution – Links to a series of online resources. State Statutes – Links to individual state statutes pertaining to ADR. Conflict resolution Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation – University consortium dedicated to developing […]
Lea en español Physicians Demand Patients Waive Trial by Jury in Malpractice Claims; What Protections Exist for Patients? by Thomas J. Williams, J.D. July 7, 2008 The New York Times Magazine’s column “The Ethicist” featured a question from a reader regarding a new practice by her physician. The patient was asked to sign a waiver […]
Some states and many insurance companies require disputes from auto accidents be resolved first through arbitration rather than litigation. In these cases, liability for damages must be determined as a result of an arbitration process before a civil lawsuit can be filed in the court system. In arbitration, neutral arbitrators are selected and then evidence […]
The American Arbitration Association can provide both a procedure and list of arbitrators for various types of disputes. There are different dispute-resolution directories that have been put out by many bar associations. And other lawyers who have used arbitration would know of specific arbitrators to work with.
by Robert A. Schwartz, Attorney at Law July 14, 2007 If a contract had this language in it… Any disputes regarding the provisions of services under this contract or the terms of this contract will be determined by arbitration in Tarrant County, Texas, pursuant to the Texas General Arbitrator Act V.T.C.A., Civil Practice and Remedies […]
Lea en español Arbitration as an Alternative to Litigation Litigation can be a costly enterprise, both in terms of dollars and the amount of time it can take to resolve a legal dispute. Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution that allows parties to more effectively settle legal differences. How Parties Come to Arbitration The […]
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