Driven to cyberspace by the pandemic, courts across the country purchased chatroom-like tools designed to help people resolve disagreements without the need for a full-on lawsuit, judge, or hearing.

Commercial arbitrator and mediator Harry N. Mazadoorian. COVID-19 related restrictions on travel and personal interactions have caused a surge of interest in the form of Alternative Dispute Resolution ...

Maybe it was pandemic-related, but consumers who checked their credit reports last year apparently found plenty that looked wrong. Complaints to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau about credit ...

The reason is the (re)emergence of online dispute resolution (ODR). Since 1996, ODR has described a “broad category” of services. It encompasses any variation of mediation, arbitration or dispute ...

New rules will be 'far more simple and accessible' than the current Civil Procedure Rules, says master of the rolls.

If you believe an incorrect charge has been made with your credit card, you should dispute the transaction. Disputing a charge is not difficult, but there are steps to take before contacting your ...

Found a billing error on your credit card statement? You have 60 days to dispute it. Here's how to do it and what to expect. Many or all of the products on this page ...

OTTAWA COUNTY — Parents involved in custody, child support and other parenting disputes can work to reach agreements without having to go to court with an online program announced by Ottawa County ...

The credit card industry is failing miserably to put disputes online. Questioning transactions is an expensive customer service function but is also an essential protection for cardholders, who must ...

A growing number of small businesses and individuals in Los Angeles are resolving their legal disputes online these days. While alternative dispute resolution has experienced explosive growth during ...

When an unexpected charge shows up on your credit card statement, it’s easy to panic and assume you’re a victim of identity fraud. However, not all erroneous charges are the result of fraud, and you ...

Let’s be honest: There’s a thrill that comes with spending your hard-earned cash on something you’re really excited about. And on the flipside, there are few things more frustrating than spending it ...