Alternative Dispute Resolution

For many, we have heard about the various lawsuits across the U.S. that relate to the opioid epidemic. Specifically, the lawsuits by various state attorney generals against opioid pharmaceutical companies attempt to hold those companies accountable for their part in...

Arbitration is an alternative to litigation for those interested in potentially saving money and time when compared to the oftentimes costly and time-consuming litigation process. It is helpful for anyone considering arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution...

When parties have a dispute and are unable to resolve it themselves, they may want to consider mediation. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution and it occurs outside of court. It is generally less expensive, less formal and more time-efficient than...

Now that the courts have reopened after months of closures, we are beginning to see that the backlogs for all types of cases have increased exponentially. This is because most courts had backlogs prior to the slow-downs, remote work and shut downs of the past year,...

At a time when the California court system, already backlogged before the hiatus of in-court trials last year, is still facing challenges in balancing video-conferenced and in-person proceedings, less cumbersome and quicker alternatives may start to look more...

Just like any other type of business in California, construction disputes can arise between property owners, contractors and subcontractors. Construction disputes can be costly and time consuming. However, there are several methods for resolving a construction dispute...

When you have a legal dispute in California, is your only choice to litigate the matter in a trial? The trial process can be lengthy and expensive. For this reason, some individuals with legal disputes choose to arbitrate their issue, rather than immediately resorting...

There has been an increasing use in recent years of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) options to settle disputes that previously would have been litigated. This is particularly important in situations where the opposing parties wish to preserve their partnerships or...

Legal trials may not always be the best way to resolve legal disputes. Sometimes, alternative dispute resolution can be a cheaper, quicker and less stressful means to settle disputes. California uses ADR methods such as mediation, settlement conferences, neutral...