Alternative Dispute Resolution
Weighing the advantages of judicial reference
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...
Four methods for resolving construction disputes
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...
What is arbitration and why might it be preferable to a trial?
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...
The benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution
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...
How does ADR work in California?
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...