Alternative Dispute Resolution
Nov. 5, 2024
The case for Early Dispute Resolution to fast-track justice
Pursuing early settlement of disputes allows parties to maintain control over the process and outcome, reducing reliance on overburdened judges and unpredictable juries while minimizing economic, timing, and emotional costs.
There was once a time when alternatives to trial were rarely invoked. People sued each other in court, and justice was achieved fairly promptly. What a different world we live in today. A majority of legal disputes are now actually resolved outside the courtroom, as parties arbitrate, mediate, and negotiate their differences without judges or juries.
But getting those cases to the finish line can sti...
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