While they may sound intimidating, mandatory settlement conferences allow parties to reach an agreement before trial. Click here to learn more!| ADR Times
Mediation and arbitration both offer ways to resolve disputes outside of the traditional litigation process. Click here to find out the difference!| ADR Times
Scott Van Soye is the managing editor of ADR Times. He is also a full-time mediator and arbitrator working with the Agency for Dispute Resolution with offices in Irvine, Beverly Hills and nationwide. He is a member of the California Bar, and practiced real estate, civil rights, and employment law for over twenty years. He holds an LL.M. in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University, where he is an adjunct professor of law. He welcomes your inquiries, and can be reached at scott@adrtimes.co...| adrtimes.com
What is open-end communication? Not surprisingly, our style of communication affects how others interact with. Click here now!| ADR Times
Negotiating can be tricky, but with our negotiating techniques, you can confidently guide conversations to satisfying conclusions. Click here to learn more!| ADR Times
Out-of-court settlements are becoming common in a variety of disputes. Parties are turning to alternative dispute resolution. Click here now| ADR Times
Similar in some ways to a judgment from a court, an arbitration award decides how the dispute will be resolved. See how it differs from a litigation judgment.| ADR Times
Choosing whether to pursue arbitration vs. litigation hinges on several factors that parties should carefully consider as they decide on how to resolve their dispute(s). Once a dispute reaches the point where it is clear that the parties cannot reach an agreement and need a third party to decide the dispute, it will likely end| ADR Times
When a party decides to arbitrate, it must usually communicate a written notice of arbitration. Click here to learn the process requirements and more!| ADR Times