Are you involved in a commercial or property dispute and want a third party to decide it quickly and inexpensively without going to court? The answer lies in a ”no hearing’ arbitration. Here’s how it works. Arbitration is a voluntary process and is initiated by one or the other party giving notice that it wants […]
If you are looking at arbitrating a business or property dispute, here are some tips that should help you. Arbitration is an ‘out of court’ decision making process unlike mediation. It is governed by statute and the processes are set out in provincial and federal statutes depending on subject matter. The parties must agree to […]
If you are considering private arbitration instead of litigation to resolve a property or commercial dispute, here are some points to consider. Both arbitration and litigation operate within the boundaries of law, both statutory and common law. Just as the judgments of courts may be appealed, so to are awards made by arbitrators unless the […]
If you are considering mediating a property or commercial dispute and are concerned about not reaching a resolution, here are some tips. Mediation can be combined with arbitration. When it is, its is called ‘Med/Arb’. It’s a hybrid. The first step is to sign a mediation agreement and name a mediator. However, your agreement will […]
If you are considering arbitration regarding a property or financial dispute, here are several tips that will help you. Arbitration is not a professionally accredited field. Any one can call himself an arbitrator if he chooses. So it is important to check the credentials of any arbitrator you may be interested in naming. Because arbitration […]
If you are involved in a civil dispute ranging from a simple debt collection to a commercial dispute among partners, shareholders, or contractors, here are some quick tips that will help you decide how to proceed. 1) If you are considering a lawsuit, it is important to know that actions in the Superior Court of […]
