What is pre-arbitration? How does pre-arbitration affect the chargeback process? And what does the pre-arbitration process look like? This blog will explain how pre-arbitration works, when it’s used, and how pre-arbitration into the larger picture of the chargeback procedure. Pre-arbitration is a step in the re-presentment process of challenging a consumer’s chargeback case. While this …
Coercive power is a concept created by social psychologists John French and Bertram Raven, who defined the different types of social power used and how coercive power is used and abused in everyday life. Have you ever been threatened with a punishment if you did not complete a task? Maybe your parents told you that …
Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a system of processes designed to assist parties in resolving their disputes economically and more quickly than the traditional court system. Its value lies in reducing the time, cost and uncertainty in the civil justice system. The key to achieving successful results in ADR is preparation. The following represents the basic steps for an attorney to prepare for a mediation hearing.
In the study of experimental social psychology and social dynamics, a concept that frequently surfaces is that of social facilitation. This phenomenon has been studied and analyzed for over a century, yet it remains as relevant today as it was when first introduced. At its core, social facilitation refers to the tendency of individuals to …
When a party wants to begin the arbitration process, they usually create and send a demand for arbitration. A demand for arbitration will start the process as the parties have agreed upon. Those on the receiving end may or may not understand what the process means, but they will quickly be immersed in the world of …
The most common type of cognitive bias is self-serving bias, where people attribute positive events to their character but negative events to external factors. When things go wrong, it is always easiest to blame everything happening around you before you blame yourself for the outcome, even if your actions directly contributed to the result. We …
Arbitration proceedings are often touted as a fantastic alternative to resolving legal disputes; however, there are disadvantages to arbitration that can make it the wrong choice for a dispute for various reasons. Understanding how arbitration may not fit a situation or case can help parties make the best decision regarding the dispute resolution mechanisms. It …
How we think about controlling how we present ourselves to others is a concept known as impression management. It is a part of normal human behavior, and like any other aspect of mental and physical health, impression management tactics can be used for good and harm. Have you ever walked into a room and immediately …
Commercial dispute resolution is a highly skilled and nuanced method to resolve disputes within and between businesses. It can be beneficial for companies that want to settle disputes quickly and effectively without going through litigation and dealing with all the associated costs. It also allows companies to continue to retain their relationships with other businesses …
Heteronormativity is defined as the presumption and privileging of gender conformity. When someone asks you to picture a happy family, who is included in the picture that your brain conjures up? It may look very much like your own family, either now or growing up, or an imagined or experienced family you hoped to have. …