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

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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. When we think of ADR in the context of divorce, we most often are talking about mediation, which is not binding.

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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. When we think of ADR in the context of divorce, we most often are talking about mediation, which is not binding.

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

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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. Mediation proceedings are not very formal.

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

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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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VC Tim Draper Invests $1M In Blockchain-Based Dispute Resolution Platform

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Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper , known for early investments in companies such as Twitter, Skype and DocuSign, has invested $1 million in seed capital in Jur , a blockchain-based dispute resolution platform founded in Switzerland. Although ODR has existed for 25 years, the pandemic has driven new interest in the field.

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

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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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Woman-Led Remote Litigation Startup Raises $1 Million Seed Round

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Founded by Seattle trial lawyer Alisa Brodkowitz , the startup is developing an end-to-end platform for remote testimony, mediations and legal proceedings. Along the way, she found that by innovating in the area of remote testimony she could help increase access to justice and empower court reporters,” the website says.

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