Alternative Dispute Resolution Law Blog

Should I Mediate My Employment Law Case?

Monday, April 2, 2012 by Randy Enochs

A commonly misunderstood aspect of litigation for people is alternative dispute resolution and mediation. In some cases, mediation is mandatory and court-ordered and in others it is merely optional and merely encouraged.  In employment law cases, mediation is usually optional and at the discretion of the parties.

What is Mediation?

Mediation is a tool of alternative dispute resolution where an unbiased, impartial third-party official, called a mediator,... Read More
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Topic: Alternative Dispute Resolution

TVIX Plummets 60%-SEC Investigates

Thursday, March 29, 2012 by Robert H. Rex

According to the Wall Street Journal, the SEC is looking into VelocityShares 2x long VIX Short Term Exchange traded note ( TVIX ), managed by Credit Suisse Group AG.




TVIX
had about $700 million in assets before its recent decline in which it
lost 60% of its value during the last week of March.




Share
price for TVIX over the past year has ranged from a high of $109 to a
low of $5.85. TVIX... Read More

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Topic: Alternative Dispute Resolution

Albany, New York Mediation and Arbitration

Sunday, May 22, 2011 by John W. Bailey

John W Bailey has 30 years of experience trying civil disputes accross a wide range of subjects.  Personal injury, property damage, insurance coverage disputes, commercial disputes and the disputes arising under municipal actions are all areas Bailey has litigated.  Bailey has also served as a judge for 8 years during the course of which he has successfully mediated hundreds of difficult cases.  Mr. Bailey is available and he will use his background, experience and impartiality to help mediate difficult cases.... Read More
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Prenuptial Agreements in Oregon

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 by Keith R. Shepherd

Prenuptial Agreements in Oregon

By:  Keith R. Shepherd, Attorney at Law
White & Shepherd, LLP, Homepage
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Most people enter marriage with the best intentions.  However, with the rate of divorce on the rise, it is becoming more and more advisable to consider a prenuptial agreement as an integral piece to any... Read More

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Topic: Alternative Dispute Resolution

Resolving Family Law Disputes Through Mediation

Tuesday, March 15, 2011 by Shawn Weber

Mediation is an effective, informal, sensible and safe way to manage conflict when negotiation alone doesn’t work.  Mediation has been shown to be a constructive means for many people to manage and resolve difficult issues in a timely and cost effective manner, and perhaps most importantly, allows them to maintain maximum control over the decisions that will likely affect them and their children for many years to come.  ... Read More
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Topic: Alternative Dispute Resolution

Using mediation and arbitration to your advantage

Thursday, June 17, 2010 by Jerry D. Goldstein

Mediation and arbitration are two forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).  ADR offers disputants a different way to resolve conflicts—one that takes place outside of court, without the intervention of judges and juries.... Read More
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Consider the whole impact of Litigation

Monday, June 7, 2010 by Carolyn Dragseth Geneteau

A discussion of the non-financial impact of conflict.  This article explores some of the emotional and other impacts of litigation and offers ADR as a viable alternative to litigation. ... Read More
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Topic: Alternative Dispute Resolution

Workplace Consulting

Friday, May 21, 2010 by Jerry D. Goldstein

Whenever an organization works together, it is important that its members understand the goals of the group as a whole. An attorney skilled in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) can help your team focus, understand differences, and resolve conflicts. The purpose of workplace consulting is to help your organization eliminate conflict while improving communication and productivity.... Read More
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Topic: Alternative Dispute Resolution

Alternative Dispute Resolutions for Bankruptcy

Friday, May 7, 2010 by Jerry D. Goldstein

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) can be extremely helpful for bankruptcy cases. Due to the increased number of such cases across the country, many court systems have also chosen to favor ADR over litigation. You should seek out the help of an alternative dispute resolution lawyer if you are considering bankruptcy. Avoiding litigation can save you time and money... Read More
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Topic: Alternative Dispute Resolution

Consider Pre-Suit Mediation

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 by Donald D. Douglass

Consider Pre-suit Mediation

Mediation is now engrained in the personal injury tort litigation process and supports an 80% settlement success rate.  Almost all litigated tort cases are mediated now but the mediation is not usually scheduled until after the completion of discovery and months of costly litigation fees.  Pre-suit mediation is a way to reasonably resolve cases while controlling cycle time and legal expenses.

The Indiana Rules of Court provide an... Read More

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Topic: Alternative Dispute Resolution
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