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...
arbitration
Collyer Doctrine
Applies when the National Labor Relations Board defers charges (ie. unfair labor practices) to the arbitration process when these charges are brought prior to an arbitration award. The National Labor Relations Board will, under this doctrine, refer...
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
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law DictionaryA court order to which all parties have agreed. It is often done after a settlement between the parties that is subject to approval by the court.
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Consent Judgment
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law DictionarySee: consent decree
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Consent Order
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law DictionarySee: consent decree
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Dispute Resolution
Terms Dispute Resolution or alternative dispute resolution, appropriate dispute resolution or ADR refer to a number of processes used to resolve a dispute between parties. ADR is usually an alternative to litigation and can be used to resolve any...
Federal Arbitration Act
A statute that protects the integrity of many arbitration agreements by making them binding and limiting the reasons for which courts can review and set aside arbitration awards. See 9 U.S.C. §§ 1-14.
Final Settlement
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law DictionaryAn agreement reached by the parties to a lawsuit, usually in writing or read into the record in court, settling all issues. Usually there are elements of compromise, waiver of any right to reopen or...
Forum Selection Clause
A contractual agreement that designates the court and location where the parties would like to have their legal dispute decided is commonly known as a "forum selection clause."
A forum selection clause seeks to provide a court with "personal...