Lawsuits and Disputes

How a Class Action Suit Works

A class action lawsuit is basically a civil action brought in the form of a lawsuit usually by one individual or a small group of individuals (Lead plaintiffs) on behalf of a larger group of people or class that have experienced the same dissatisfaction from a product, experienced harm from the use or exposure to a substance, suffered financial loss through negligent advice, or have some complaint or grievance with a company or that company’s claim to something. Class action lawsuits can be brought against a party in state court or federal court and can be moved from one court to a

Disputing Arbitrators Decision

Unfortunately, due to its very nature, arbitration is generally not open for appeals. Its aim is to make the decision process quicker and much more cost efficient. In fact, the only way to appeal a verdict given by an arbitrator is to take it to a formal court hearing. However, this defeats the purpose of having arbitration in the first place. Also, because of agreements signed before the hearing, it may not be possible to take the case further into the legal system. There are, however, some exceptions.

When Mediation is Best

Involved in a dispute and wondering "When is mediation appropriate?" Mediation is a more cost-effective and efficient method of resolving disputes without having to take the other party to court. Unlike in an arbitration hearing, the mediator has no authority to issue a legally binding decision on the dispute. They can suggest possible solutions that will be agreeable to both parties, but cannot force either party to accept such a settlement. Mediation can be used to resolve disputes of almost any kind, including employment issues, product liability, real estate transactions, d

Advantages of Mediation

Mediation is a process that involves decision making and conflict resolution between two or more parties with the help of an outside party known as a mediator. This mediator is chosen by the parties involved based on his or her experience, training, expertise related to the subject at hand and fees involved to help lead the arguing parties to a solution in a timely, less expensive manner than litigation. Anyone can mediate a problem they are having just as long as the problem does not involve statutory, judicial or regulatory case law.

Mediation Q and A

Mediation is a process in which the parties involved enlist the help of a trained and skilled third party to help them come to a resolution on a disagreement. The third party, known as a mediator, helps the parties involved communicate with each other, reconcile with each other and come to a mutual agreement.