Whether we call it dispute resolution or “achievable, aspiring or authentic” dispute resolution, the underlying truth remains: Courts are now the alternative, and mediation and arbitration are the ...

The author writes "This article focuses on the trained “neutral” dispute resolvers who compose an important non-judicial segment of the legal profession." The American statesman, Benjamin Franklin, is ...

Although the godfather of online dispute resolution, Ethan Katsh, once observed that "the power of technology to resolve disputes is exceeded by the power of technology to generate disputes," as human ...

IntroductionWith changes in socio-economic conditions, forms of employment and individual labor-management disputes are ...

As satisfying as it may seem to announce that you’ll see your adversary in court, a good lawyer may be duty bound to tell you otherwise. Nowadays, the range of alternatives to litigation are so well ...

Going forward, parties involved in labor-management disputes would be able to jointly request their case be moved to the FMCS program. The FLRA itself can also refer specific cases to mediation. Both ...

Many shippers and service providers are looking toward the upcoming ocean carrier bid season while still reeling from the effects of the global pandemic. It is not uncommon to identify colorable ...

Healthy collaboration prevents disputes and strengthens business relationships before conflicts arise. Every October, Mediation Settlement Day highlights the power of mediation to resolve conflicts.