Mediation & Arbitration

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...

Business owners are aware that if they have a dispute, they may have to go to court to resolve it. However, mediation and arbitration are two forms of alternative dispute resolution that business owners may want to consider instead. Mediation In a mediation, an...

Businesses in Kentucky and all over the nation take measures to protect the company. This means having the fine print included in any business dealing include language that will help protect the business if an issue arises. One way to do that is to include arbitration...

Disputes can arise between employers and employees in just about any industry. Employers in Kentucky may want to try to resolve the dispute in a manner that is satisfactory to both sides without having to resort to litigation, which can be expensive and...

Arbitration is, like mediation, a form of alternative dispute resolution that can help companies and others avoid the litigation process. There are a variety of potential benefits to being able to resolve a dispute using arbitration and business owners or those...

Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution that can allow for a more efficient resolution to disputes that litigating them. It is helpful for couples considering their options when a dispute arises to be familiar with the benefits of mediation as one...