Adjudication refers to the legal process of resolving a dispute or deciding a case. The judgment or decision of a court, especially in bankruptcy proceedings, is considered adjudication.
A 75-year-old organization available to resolve a wide range of disputes through mediation, arbitration, elections, and other out-of-court settlement procedures. The AAA provides cost-effective ADR resources to counsel, businesses, industry professionals, their employees, customers, and business partners.
Arbitration is the process of resolving a dispute between parties through one or more arbitrators rather than in a court of law. It is commonly used in civil matters, particularly in commercial contracts, which often include arbitration clauses.
An impartial person chosen by the parties to solve a dispute between them. An arbitrator is empowered to make a final determination concerning the issue(s) in controversy and is bound only by his own discretion.
Binding arbitration is a method of dispute resolution in which an impartial third party, known as an arbitrator, makes a decision to resolve a conflict after reviewing the evidence and arguments presented by the involved parties. The decision is legally binding and enforceable in courts.
A neutral party who studies the issues in a dispute and makes a recommendation for a fair settlement.
A grievance is an allegation that something imposes an illegal burden, denies some equitable or legal right, or causes injustice. It often refers to formal complaints within an organizational context, particularly in workplaces subject to collective bargaining agreements.
A small claims court is a court of limited jurisdiction where a claim for a relatively small amount can be settled on an informal basis.
A term used in legal documents to indicate that statements made therein cannot be used as evidence in court or harm an existing right or claim.
