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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Jun. 14, 2001

Resolving Disputes in Slow Motion

I am biased in favor of arbitration, as a theoretical and an empirical matter. Compared to litigation, it seems to me by far the better procedure for resolving business disputes. I have found, on balance, that commercial arbitrators have more experience trying complex business cases, better business savvy and much smaller caseloads than do trial judges.

        By William T. Bisset
        
        I am biased in favor of arbitration, as a theoretical and an empirical matter. Compared to litigation, it seems to me by far the better procedure for resolving business disputes. I have found, on balance, that commercial arbitrators have more experience trying complex business cases, better bus...

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