An arbitrator is a neutral third party that oversees the alternative dispute resolution method of arbitration. While arbitration as a whole is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act, the requirements to become an arbitrator are determined...
alternative dispute resolution
award
An award is defined as a final judgment or decision. Generally, an award will include a declaration that one party owes another a certain amount of money. Although the term often refers to the decisions of arbitrators and juries, it can also...
collaborative law
Collaborative law is a newer type of alternative dispute resolution that mainly arises in divorce and family law. Each party hires a lawyer, and along with other professionals such as financial experts or divorce coaches, the parties meet to...
Collyer doctrine
The Collyer doctrine is a doctrine in labor law which states that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will defer charges (ie. unfair labor practices) to a contractually agreed upon dispute resolution method so long as certain conditions...
compromise
Compromise is an agreement between opposing parties to settle a dispute or reach a settlement rather than continue the dispute or go to trial.
As defined in the Louisiana Civil Code Art. 3071, “a compromise is a contract...
consent decree
A consent decree (also known as a consent order) is a decree made by a judge with the consent of all parties. It is not strictly a judgment, but rather a settlement agreement approved by the court. The agreement is submitted to the court in...
consent judgment
A consent judgment (also known as a consent decree or a consent order) is a judgment made by a judge with the consent of all the parties. It is not strictly a judgment, but rather a settlement agreement approved by the court. The settlement...
consent order
A consent order (also known as a consent decree) is a decree or order made by a judge with the consent of all parties. It is not strictly a judgment, but rather a settlement agreement approved by the court. The agreement is submitted to the...
demand letter
A demand letter is a letter, usually written by an attorney on a client’s behalf, outlining the dispute between the two opposing parties and demanding that the recipient of the letter take or cease a certain action. The purpose of a demand...
dispute resolution
Dispute Resolution or alternative dispute resolution, appropriate dispute resolution or ADR refer to several processes used to resolve a dispute between parties. ADR is usually an alternative to litigation and can be used to resolve any type...