Alternative Dispute Resolution

Civil litigation can be a time-consuming, tedious, and expensive process for all. Perhaps equally important, civil litigation, both internal and external, can destroy working relationships. Litigation also places an unfair burden on the civil justice system. An easier and less costly way to settle business disputes is to use alternative dispute resolution, or ADR. This seven-module course takes you through the different alternative dispute resolution methods. It discusses the practical applications of negotiations, mediation, and arbitration. It will also delve into the settlement process. Together, ADR provides speedy, customizable, flexible, and cost-controlled resolution to business disputes.