Put It In Writing: The Benefits of Written Contracts
Contracts are at the heart of much of what we do in life. For example, we enter into contracts with cell phone service providers, cable companies, contractors working on our homes, consultants providing services to our businesses, social media sites when we click “Agree” to terms and conditions of use, and car dealers when we buy or lease cars. Other types of contracts include partnership agreements, employment agreements, prenuptial agreements, mortgages, loan agreements, le
Mediation- A Cost-Effective Alternative to Litigation
What is mediation? Mediation is a process by which two or more parties involved in a dispute can work together with the help of a neutral third-party mediator to reach a mutually acceptable agreement to resolve their disputes. The mediator does not take sides or choose a winner or loser. The mediator is simply a facilitator to assist the parties in the process. When can parties submit their disputes to mediation? Sometimes parties are required to submit their disputes to medi
