Unlike in litigation, most parties to an M&A transaction are actively working towards a shared, overarching goal. Namely, they both want to get the deal done expeditiously. However, it would be a ...

Few investors realize that one of the most important steps they can take to help secure their investment is to push founders to structure a dispute prevention and resolution structure early on to ...

It is puzzling that the Model Rules of Professional Conduct do not impose an explicit duty upon lawyers to counsel clients regarding alternative processes for resolving disputes other than litigation.

On 1 June 2025, Mexico held its first-ever nationwide elections to appoint of 2,681 national and local judges by popular vote. This unprecedented process was marked by low voter turnout, a high rate ...

The Dispute Resolution Service (DRS) was established by the World Bank Board of Executive Directors in 2020 as part of the World Bank Accountability Mechanism (AM) to facilitate a voluntary and ...

Handling disputes about tax matters with the Internal Revenue Service can be lengthy and stressful but the agency wants to make it easier. The IRS Office of Appeals has formed a new Alternative ...

NEW YORK, Feb 22 (Reuters) - When Madison Mabin never received some shirts she had ordered online, she called and emailed the company's customer service department multiple times, but to no avail.

An explanation of the potential options available when a party fails to comply with a contractual mediation condition precedent to binding dispute resolution and practical tips for properly drafting ...

The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new program to help taxpayers resolve tax disputes earlier and more efficiently. The Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Management Office initiative ...

In a country like Kenya where there is a backlog of court cases against a few magistrates, chances of getting justice fast is usually not guaranteed. The efficiency of Kenya’s legal system and its ...

Australia's prime minister said he will urge the U.S. to exempt the country from new tariffs on its products, while signaling the possibility of resorting to dispute resolution mechanisms if needed.