There are rare instances when decision-making becomes more complex. We make thousands of tiny daily decisions, from what to eat to what to wear or which route to take home from work. Yet some decisions are more complex and involve many other factors that can interfere with our ability to decide. The complex decisions include …
Business litigation involves presenting issues with business and corporate entities to the courts and arguing for business entities in court. Various topics may be the subject of business litigation, and many business litigation lawyers are experts in one of these areas. These litigation disputes can be incredibly complex and take time to complete. Understanding business …
Out-of-court settlements are becoming a common goal in a variety of disputes. Due to the amount of time and energy that is required to take a dispute through litigation, many businesses, and parties, in general, are turning to alternative dispute resolution to keep issues out of the courts. But many people are unaware of the …
Exploring counterclaim examples can be beneficial in helping a party understand what issues they can raise against someone who has brought a civil lawsuit against them and how they may try and recover against the same party. It can also help a party understand when they may have to bring the counterclaim at that time, …
What does a mediation attorney do? Almost everyone has been a mediator. It’s true. You have been a mediator if you have stepped into a dispute that had nothing to do with you and tried to help friends, family members, neighbors, or coworkers resolve their differences. The custom of using a respected elder to help …
Because arbitration, including car accident arbitration, is often touted as a cheaper and quicker resolution compared to litigation, curious minds may wonder how long arbitration takes. While many proponents of arbitration state that it often moves more quickly than litigation, critics state that it can be just as long as traditional litigation in the court …
Justice and fairness have been at the forefront of our minds this year in the United States. The country has been facing increased calls for justice and fairness for all Americans, regardless of the color of their skin or other characteristics. As the year has continued, many people have had to shift their ideas of …
The first step in arbitration is generally serving the parties (and filing with the arbitration provider) a Notice of Arbitration. However, depending on the provisions of the contractual arbitration clause, the applicable arbitration rules, or legal authority, another document, such as a Notice of Appointment of Arbitrator(s), may begin the arbitration proceedings. But what must …
Learning all you need to know about a court-ordered mediation can feel daunting. When a court orders the parties in a family law case to mediation, there are often many questions about the process and whether the parties will be punished for failing to settle. Family law frequently involves high emotions, and mediation can feel …
Binding mediation combines elements of mediation and arbitration to help parties resolve disputes effectively and efficiently. It is often called mediation arbitration or med-arb. In this process, the parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation. Still, if an agreement cannot be reached, the mediator becomes an arbitrator, issues a decision on damages, and binds the …