Bacal & Associates - Helping People Solve Conflict for Two Decades
Alternative
Dispute Resolution Technique (ADR): ADR is a less cumbersome method
of conflict management that you may want to consider instead of hiring a
lawyer to manage your conflicts. We include an overview of the ADR process
as well as a write-up of the advantages and disadvantages that you need
to consider when you are in need of managing conflict. This conflict resolution
skill has been touted as THE co-operative approach to resolve conflict.
But others disagree. Read why. Also learn how ADR can be applied to family
conflicts, and is not just applicable to conflict management in business.
By Nicholas J. Fiore
- For several years, the IRS has been making an effort to resolve taxpayer disputes at the lowest possible level and as early in the process as possible. Even though the service has a high success rate with cases that ultimately go to court, such cases are costly in time and resources. To lower the number of cases that reach the trial stage, the IRS has implemented various alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures to improve the process and resolve disputes earlier.
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By Paul Geoghan
- The threat of lawsuits plagues CPAs as they expand their practices and offer new services in today's litigation-friendly environment. CPAs who offer attestation services are particularly vulnerable to lawsuits because they play an indispensable role in a majority of financial transactions and often are considered "lucrative" targets. In fact, more lawsuits against CPAs have been filed during the last 16 years than in the entire history of the profession.
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By Jonathan T. Howe
- When a supplier or a planner fails to comply with the terms of a contract, the reaction of the injured party often is to sue. Litigation costs are huge, however, in both money and time. To avoid court, first consider alternative forms of dispute resolution.
This general term means anything from informal mediation to settlement conferences, formal mediation and arbitration. The following definitions should help filter out the confusion.
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By BCICAC
- There is little doubt in my mind that when it comes to alternative dispute resolution (please, not which means "to follow in turns" rather than "providing a choice" mediation is the flavour of the month... Here is a way of ensuring that clients realize that their best interests are being considered by addressing efficient and effective methods of dispute resolution before the construction of the barn, and not after the horse is out!
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By Clark McNamara Lawyers
- Is the alternative dispute resolution process worth the trouble? Getting involved in litigation is costly and time consuming and, more often than not, there are no winners.
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