A hot issue percolating among the states is whether a clause in a will or trust requiringalternative dispute resolution — usually arbitration — should be enforced by the courts. While initially courts ...

Arbitration remains a prominent method for dispute resolution outside of the formal judicial system. As a substitute to litigation, the arbitration process is intended to provide a final disposition ...

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Construction projects today involve increasing complexity, leading to more frequent and intricate disputes. To avoid costly litigation and secure a decision-maker with industry expertise, many in the ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON — Whether independent distributors of baked foods are subject to mandatory and binding arbitration is a question at the center of a case to be argued before the US Supreme Court. Briefs ...