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Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: What’s an alternate dispute resolution? Should I recommend it to my clients?

Martindale-Avvo

During the initial stages of the pandemic, many court systems shut down causing delays for those in the midst of divorce. Some courts adapted quicker than others which created a backlog in the system. They understood that life is unpredictable, and it was unwise to wait for things to improve.

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Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: What’s an alternate dispute resolution? Should I recommend it to my clients?

Martindale-Avvo

During the initial stages of the pandemic, many court systems shut down causing delays for those in the midst of divorce. Some courts adapted quicker than others which created a backlog in the system. They understood that life is unpredictable, and it was unwise to wait for things to improve.

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Episode 17: Stephen Kane on Online Dispute Resolution

Technically Legal

In Episode 17 we talk about online dispute resolution with Stephen Kane, the founder of Fairclaims , a platform that helps people resolve legal claims online. ODR has been around since the 1990s, but really took off when companies like Ebay and Amazon started to use it to resolve customer complaints and disputes.

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New Illinois Supreme Court Rule Establishes Parenting Coordinator Program for State Courts

Legal Tech Monitor

The Illinois Supreme Court has adopted a new rule that establishes guidelines for the state’s courts to use “parenting coordinators” to resolve minor issues that are causing conflict in family law cases. How do they interact with the court? Parenting coordinators are appointed by the court and do not replace judges.

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Mediation vs. Arbitration vs. Litigation: What’s the Difference Between Them?

CaseFox

When any dispute arises, especially in business or professional life, it is important to have a dispute resolution process. However, there are alternative methods available for resolving disputes that are not so time-consuming and don’t involve courtroom drama. The process involves hearings similar to that of the court.

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Mediation vs. Arbitration vs. Litigation: What’s the Difference Between Them?

CaseFox

When any dispute arises, especially in business or professional life, it is important to have a dispute resolution process. However, there are alternative methods available for resolving disputes that are not so time-consuming and don’t involve courtroom drama. The process involves hearings similar to that of the court.

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Litigation, ADR, ODR—The Next Normal?

Ron Friedmann

(Note abbreviations: ADR = alternative dispute resolution. ODR = online dispute resolution) The session description is below; the panelists are: Jordan Furlong, moderator—author, speaker, analyst, forecaster at Law 21. Sohail Mohammed—electrical engineer, New Jersey Superior Court Judge, court innovator and teacher.

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