JAMS Mediation, Arbitration and ADR Services: A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Path
Introduction Disputes can become expensive, stressful and slow when every disagreement turns into a full court battle. JAMS offers another route: alternative dispute resolution, or ADR, which gives parties structured ways to resolve conflicts with experienced neutral professionals. JAMS describes itself as a leading worldwide ADR provider, with more than 500 neutrals across 29 locations […]
American Arbitration Association (AAA): A Practical Guide to Arbitration, ADR Services, Rules, Fees, Filing a Case, and Consumer Disputes
Introduction When a dispute becomes difficult to solve, going to court is not always the only option. The American Arbitration Association (AAA) provides arbitration, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution services that can help businesses, employees, consumers, contractors, and other parties resolve disputes outside traditional court litigation. The AAA administers the case, but the arbitrator […]
Understanding Construction Arbitration Rules in 2026
Introduction Construction projects involve many parties, large amounts of money, detailed contracts, and strict deadlines. Because of this, disputes can happen even when everyone starts with the same goal. A contractor may claim that the owner did not pay on time. An owner may claim that the contractor caused delays. An architect may face questions […]