Question 2

Compare and contrast Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), and litigation. Explain at least 3 examples of advantages and disadvantages for each of the process.

HINT:

Litigation is the process by which a plaintiff initiates a lawsuit to enforce a right in court against a defendant

Alternative dispute resolution (or ADR) is an umbrella term for methods of resolving disputes other than litigation. These methods are less adversarial than litigation

Types of ADR include negotiation, mediation, conciliation, and arbitration