Family businesses are full of dynamics that are not present in other business types. While there are many benefits to the familial relationships present in family businesses, it can also mean that ...

Parties to a legal dispute often bemoan the costs. The expense of hiring a lawyer, the business disruption caused by management’s focus on the legal problem at hand, the time away from work spent by ...

In the legal world, alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) is any means of settling disputes outside the courtroom. Because of overcrowded court dockets in many states, both mandatory and voluntary ...

The origins of modern-day "alternative" dispute resolution (non-adjudicative dispute resolution dubbed ADR) can be found in the ancient records of secular and religious peoples. Thousands of years ago ...

Business litigation refers to the practice of engaging in legal action to resolve disputes that occur in a business setting. There are numerous types of disputes that can lead to litigation, including ...

The Internal Revenue Service's Independent Office of Appeals has created an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Management Office, which will collaborate with the agency's business operating ...

If a federal employee is considering filing an equal employment opportunity complaint, alternative dispute resolution is a process available to them that could resolve their issue without litigation.

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Explore how evolving trends, technology, and data-driven insights are reshaping Alternative Dispute Resolution to meet rising demands for efficiency, fairness, and strategic alignment in 2026.

Purdue University has a well-established tradition of excellence in all its endeavors. To sustain this standard, it is vital for employees and supervisors to collaborate in a respectful and collegial ...

Elysa Bergenfeld, partner at Ansell Grimm & Ansell, describes New Jersey condo law and explains that the best resolutions are always fair and efficient. Litigation ought to be a last resort, not a ...