"What is the key to a successful mediation? It starts with the selection of the right mediator," according to Betsy G. Ramos, co-chair of the litigation department at Capehart Scatchard. Alternative ...

It really is true that karma knows everyone’s address. Consider the mayhem that’s ensued in the arbitration world, where workers and consumers are driving Corporate America nuts by dumping thousands ...

RIAs aren't adequately disclosing arbitration clauses in client contracts and are forcing clients into expensive dispute forums, the groups said. By Mark Schoeff Jr. Many investment advisory firms put ...

The report says more than half of investment advisors force their clients to go to arbitration to settle disputes, but it doesn't put a number on RIA arbitration cases or the costs for claimants. By ...

In August 2025, the Eastern District of Texas considered and rejected sweeping challenges to the FINRA arbitration structure in Mansour v. Morgan Stanley, and in Fortis Advisors, LLC v. Atos IT Sols. ...

Alternative dispute resolution has become a frequently used method to resolve litigated disputes. Using either mediation or binding arbitration should keep the dispute out of court. But, which is the ...