Alternative dispute resolution, a process by which a neutral third party helps parties reach an agreement without litigation, is more successful during the pre-complaint stage compared with the formal ...

“Innovation is the central issue of economic prosperity.” —Michael Porter, Harvard Business School professor. In fact, the entire body of patent law is dedicated to encouraging innovation, both ...

Optional mediation language preserves flexibility by allowing parties to decide, once a dispute arises, whether mediation makes sense under the circumstances. At the same time, pa ...

If a federal employee is considering filing an equal employment opportunity complaint, alternative dispute resolution is a process available to them that could resolve their issue without litigation.