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From the Editor By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, December 2017 An introduction to the issue from Editor Tom Cavenagh.
From the Editor By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, November 2017 An introduction to the issue from Editor Tom Cavenagh.
The Federal Arbitration Act versus the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: The future of arbitration clauses banning class action lawsuits By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2017 Perhaps, given the precipitous decline of the number of trials taking place, we ought to begin thinking of the adversarial system as the alternative to the range of ADR processes presently available.
The Federal Arbitration Act versus the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: The future of arbitration clauses banning class action lawsuits By Thomas D. Cavenagh Federal Civil Practice, June 2017 Perhaps, given the precipitous decline of the number of trials taking place, we ought to begin thinking of the adversarial system as the alternative to the range of ADR processes presently available.
From the editor By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor Tom Cavenagh.
From the editor By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2016 Editor Tom Cavenagh reflects on the changes in ADR that have taken place over the course of his work on 100 issues of this newsletter.
From the Editor By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, November 2015 An introduction to the issue from Editor Tom Cavenagh.
From the editor By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, December 2014 Editor Tom Cavenagh introduces this year's student editors.
From the editor By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2013 A message from Editor Tom Cavenagh.
From the Editor By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2012 An introduction to the issue from Editor Tom Cavenagh.
From the editor By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2011 An introduction to the issue form Editor Tom Cavenagh.
Evaluation finds Cook County Child Protection Mediation Program helping broken families mend By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, March 2011 By providing a forum for families and child protection professionals to communicate and work through conflicts, the Child Protection Mediation and Facilitation Program gives families with children in state custody the chance to have their voices heard regarding issues of visitation, services and placement.
From the Editor By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2010 An introduction to the issue from Editor Tom Cavenagh.
ADR and international trade conventions By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2010 ADR processes are desirable in international agreements as they encourage party participation, eliminate some of the rule-driven formality of litigation and focus more heavily on negotiated outcomes.
From the Editor By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2009 An introduction to the issue from Editor Tom Cavenagh.
Editor’s column By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2008 Once again, we welcome our new student editors for this year’s volume. Alyssa Vincent is a senior at North Central College majoring in Journalism with a minor in gender & women’s studies.
Current developments in mediation By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, January 2008 Use of mediation in a wide variety of contexts is expanding rapidly across the country … and abroad.
Editor’s note By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, January 2008 Once again, we welcome new student editors for this year’s volume. Ashley Crettol is a senior Psychology major and Math minor at North Central College.
Editor’s note By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2007 We welcome and are grateful for contributions to this newsletter from members of the section.
Editor’s Note: Introducing In The Alternative’s new student editors By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, September 2006 Each year, In the Alternative selects students with an interest in Alternative Dispute Resolution to serve as student editors.
Editor’s note By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2005 Each year, In the Alternative selects students with an interest in Alternative Dispute Resolution to serve as student editors.
Editor’s note By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, December 2004 We welcome and are grateful for contributions to this newsletter from members of the section. In The Alternative serves as the communication vehicle for and between members of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, other practitioners and the legal profession at large.
What do attorneys think of mediation? By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, December 2004 Mediation has become an attractive option for resolving legal conflicts of a wide variety. Anecdotal evidence suggests continuing growth in the use of the process by attorneys, but empirical evidence supporting the supposition has not been developed widely.
A brief guide to online negotiation: Conclusion and resources (Part 3 of 3) By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, February 2003 Online negotiators have numerous vendor options from which all three online negotiation models are available.
A brief guide to online negotiation: The processes (Part 2 of 3) By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, December 2002 Cybersettle (www.cybersettle.com) first offered its approach to online dispute resolution in 1998, and has since then been named the "official and exclusive online settlement tool" of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
A brief guide to online negotiation: Introduction (Part 1 of 3) By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, November 2002 Negotiation is simply the process of refining and agreeing to the issues requiring resolution, establishing a range of compromise options from which to choose and selecting the appropriate options for settlement.
Editor’s note By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2000 It has been my hope during my time as newsletter editor, that each issue contains something of interest to all members of the section.
Chair’s Column By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, March 2000 Your section council has continued to work diligently with respect to legislation related to mediation
Chair’s Column By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, November 1999 It is an honor and a privilege to serve this year as the chair of the distinguished group of professionals serving as section council members and for the members of the Section at large.

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