Kent Scott | Babcock Scott & Babcock | June 8, 2017 Mediation is an effective alternative dispute resolution method that allows disputing parties more say in the outcome while cutting down on the time and resources spent on resolving disputes. The mediation process includes opposing parties sitting down with a neutral third party who facilitates… Continue reading Using Mediation to Save Time and Resources Spent on Disputes
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Mediation: Investing in the Solution
Kent B. Scott | Babcock, Scott & Babcock Mediation is an effective alternative dispute resolution method that empowers the parties to resolve their dispute while preserving their resources in terms of time, money and effort. Mediation is a dispute resolution process where the opposing parties meet with a neutral third party to find a better… Continue reading Mediation: Investing in the Solution
Can’t We All Just Get Along?
Diaz Reus – December 18, 2013 The benefits to mediation over litigation are substantial: it’s ultimately less expensive than proceeding to trial; it saves time; and it avoids the hidden costs of litigation, which often include reduced productivity and, likely, profitability. Moreover, it is usually a court ordered requirement prior to proceeding to trial. Mediation… Continue reading Can’t We All Just Get Along?
OSHA Announces Alternative Dispute Resolution Pilot Program
Edwin G. Foulke, Jr. – October 17, 2013 As apart of its enhanced whistleblower focus, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is launching an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) pilot program for complaints filed with OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program. OSHA’s ADR program is intended to assist complainants and employers in resolving their disputes in a… Continue reading OSHA Announces Alternative Dispute Resolution Pilot Program
New Jersey Mediation Settlements Must Be Reduced to Writing
Robert Trautman – September 8, 2013 Most people battling their insurance carrier over Hurricane Sandy claims have received a notice that they are entitled to participate in a nonbinding mediation process set up by the Department of Banking and Insurance. A recent New Jersey Supreme Court ruling mandates that any settlement reached in this or… Continue reading New Jersey Mediation Settlements Must Be Reduced to Writing