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The different types of alternative dispute resolution

ADR (Alternative dispute resolution) is a process of settling contractual disputes, employment discrimination, intellectual property disputes, attorney malpractice, and related disputes in the absence of litigation. ADR processes prevent hostility that often punctuates long trials. You can use the following forms of alternative dispute resolution to sort out disputes outside the court of law to […]

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Understanding the Right Time to Request a Multidistrict Litigation

In multidistrict litigation or “MDL” procedure, all similar cases are consolidated and transferred to one federal court to make the process more convenient and efficient. Common lawsuits involving MDL include security frauds and product liability, particularly for pharmaceuticals and defective medical equipment. When is MDL application necessary? MDLs were established by congress to handle similar […]