Mediation & Arbitration

Every minute counts, especially when your business is in the middle of a legal dispute. Still, many business owners hesitate to try mediation due to misconceptions about its benefits, cost and how it works. It is essential to understand the value of mediation in...

When you decide to mediate a business dispute in Kentucky, preparation is important. But no matter how prepared you are, if you have never attended mediation before, you probably still want to know what to expect. While mediation is less formal than a courtroom...

In any legal dispute there is the potential for acrimony to build between the parties involved. In an adversarial arrangement like the US judicial system, it is only natural for each side to think their version of facts is the correct one and that the other party is...

If you are a Kentucky company that has received a charge of discrimination from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, you may wonder if there are any alternatives to the traditional investigation and litigation process. After all, a discrimination investigation...

Much like individuals, companies encounter conflicts. These could occur in the normal course of business, such as those involving employees or businesses they contracted with. Often, business disputes relate to a breach of contract or a violation of policy. Regardless...

As readers of this blog know, mediation can be a faster, cheaper and more cooperative way of settling conflicts than litigation. However, mediation also requires preparation and planning to ensure a successful outcome. Here are some tips for Kentucky business owners...

Business disputes can arise in a variety of ways. Sometimes an employer has a dispute with an employee regarding a grievance. Sometimes a company has a dispute with a supplier regarding a contract. The possibilities for business disputes are almost endless. What...

Many Kentucky companies have an arbitration clause in their contracts. Arbitration clauses are a good idea, as they can help your company avoid litigation and save time and money when resolving disputes. If or when there comes a time that arbitration is necessary,...

When Kentucky residents think about legal disputes, they probably think of courtroom litigation. Yes, civil litigation is common enough when it comes to attempting to resolve legal issues, but many parties select another route: alternative dispute resolution. 'ADR'...

A business or employment law dispute can oftentimes be resolved without litigation. In fact, many business agreements and employment contracts specify that the parties have to engage in mediation or arbitration before additional legal action can be taken. That then...