What’s the difference between mediation and arbitration?

Arbitration and mediation are very different.   Although they are both examples of alternative dispute resolution in that the parties are taking their dispute to a forum other than a court, they are dissimilar in many respects.During a mediation a neutral party...

Are mediation and arbitration the same?

No, they are very different. Both mediation and arbitration are examples of alternative dispute resolution, or ADR, meaning both are alternatives to resolving a case through the court system.  But they are two very different alternatives to the courts. A useful...