Few investors realize that one of the most important steps they can take to help secure their investment is to push founders to structure a dispute prevention and resolution structure early on to ...

It is puzzling that the Model Rules of Professional Conduct do not impose an explicit duty upon lawyers to counsel clients regarding alternative processes for resolving disputes other than litigation.

As technology contracts become more complex, businesses increasingly need dispute resolution mechanisms that combine speed, ...

NEW YORK, Feb 22 (Reuters) - When Madison Mabin never received some shirts she had ordered online, she called and emailed the company's customer service department multiple times, but to no avail.

In recent years, the New York court system has endorsed alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) as a way to increase efficiency in the court system, making ADR presumptive in most civil cases. As a ...

An explanation of the potential options available when a party fails to comply with a contractual mediation condition precedent to binding dispute resolution and practical tips for properly drafting ...

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Since June 2, 2025, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has been offering a comprehensive expansion of its mediation services, and since July 14, 2025, the "Rules on Mediation" ...

Australia's prime minister said he will urge the U.S. to exempt the country from new tariffs on its products, while signaling the possibility of resorting to dispute resolution mechanisms if needed.

Handling disputes about tax matters with the Internal Revenue Service can be lengthy and stressful but the agency wants to make it easier. The IRS Office of Appeals has formed a new Alternative ...

To be able to identify different options available for divorcing couples To identify which type of action may be useful To describe when arbitration is helpful to a divorcing couple To be able to ...

Africa’s vibrant market growth is attracting global investment and dispute resolution mechanisms—from specialised national tribunals to international arbitration and regional bodies—are strengthening ...