Settling out of court: alternative dispute resolution
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Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provides a faster and cheaper way of settling legal disputes. ADR techniques such as mediation, case evaluation and arbitration help lessen the number of cases tried in court. While some proponents concede that it has not fully achieved its benefits, critics argue that ADR involves a degree of coercion and that public accountability is not counted in. Despite the criticisms, a survey of people who underwent ADR processes shows an approval rate of 80%. Also, a majority of businesses prefer the ADR process for its speedy, low-cost and private resolution.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1992
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Will the Supreme Court's ruling on scientific evidence reduce the use of "junk Science" in the courtroom?
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The Supreme Court's decision to give judges the power to admit or deny scientific evidence based on the perceived strength of such evidence has been hailed as good news by those wishing to see the end of what they believe is 'junk science' and by their adversaries, the consumer groups and attorneys filing liability lawsuits. Opponents of science in the courtroom see the Court's action as a way to keep unsubstantiated claims from ever reaching court. Others say the new standard for evidence is as vague as the old one.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1993
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At issue: should the statute of limitations be extended to allow adults who were child incest victims their day in court?
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Women who realize that they have been victims of child molestation later in life should be allowed to voice out their cases in the courts. Since studies have proven that sexual abuse usually leads to trauma and denial of the actual events, victims must still have the right to sue long after the incident. However, this may encourage greedy lawyers and inexperienced therapists to fabricate tales only to create new victims of false accusations.
Publication Name: CQ Researcher
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1056-2036
Year: 1993
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