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VC Tim Draper Invests $1M In Blockchain-Based Dispute Resolution Platform

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Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper , known for early investments in companies such as Twitter, Skype and DocuSign, has invested $1 million in seed capital in Jur , a blockchain-based dispute resolution platform founded in Switzerland. Although ODR has existed for 25 years, the pandemic has driven new interest in the field.

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Justia Legal Resources: Lawyers and the Legal Process Center

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The Arizona Supreme Court held in January 1976 that the trial court had the power to assert the privilege in the absence of the person who made the confession. Financial provisions in the agreement also may describe the payment of court costs or any other expenses beyond the attorney’s fee.

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Justia Legal Guides: Consumer Protection Law Center

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If this happens, a consumer might be able to pursue a claim in court. When the damages are relatively limited, a consumer might consider pursuing action in small claims court. This can be a cheaper and more efficient way to resolve a claim, and proceedings in small claims court tend to be easier for ordinary people to navigate.

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Exploring the Rise of ADR

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Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has been increasingly embraced as a more efficient and collaborative approach to resolving disputes in the legal arena. Alternative dispute resolution is a wide-ranging set of methods and techniques that offer alternative approaches to resolving conflicts and disputes.

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Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: What’s an alternate dispute resolution? Should I recommend it to my clients?

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During the initial stages of the pandemic, many court systems shut down causing delays for those in the midst of divorce. Some courts adapted quicker than others which created a backlog in the system. When we think of ADR in the context of divorce, we most often are talking about mediation, which is not binding.

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Woman-Led Remote Litigation Startup Raises $1 Million Seed Round

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Founded by Seattle trial lawyer Alisa Brodkowitz , the startup is developing an end-to-end platform for remote testimony, mediations and legal proceedings. Along the way, she found that by innovating in the area of remote testimony she could help increase access to justice and empower court reporters,” the website says.

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Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: What’s an alternate dispute resolution? Should I recommend it to my clients?

Martindale-Avvo

During the initial stages of the pandemic, many court systems shut down causing delays for those in the midst of divorce. Some courts adapted quicker than others which created a backlog in the system. When we think of ADR in the context of divorce, we most often are talking about mediation, which is not binding.