LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Legal Corner answers viewers’ civil legal questions. QUESTION: I have heard of mediation and arbitration, and they seem to be the same or similar. Are they the same, and if ...

As an attorney, you already know that litigation is expensive, time-consuming, and stressful for all involved. Fortunately, alternatives to traditional litigation exist which offer faster, more ...

Q. I read in the paper that a mediator has been appointed to help resolve some problems with a lawsuit. I also read that an arbitrator ruled that an athlete's contract was wrongfully terminated. What ...

Mediation is a process of dispute resolution in which a neutral third party facilitates negotiations among adversaries and seeks, but does not impose, a settlement of the dispute. Complex mediation ...

When New Jersey families face disputes involving divorce, custody or financial issues, the court system isn’t the only option, and often, it isn’t the best one. Mediation and arbitration are two ...