Civil disputes are commonly resolved through mediation, negotiation, or arbitration. This presentation explores these alternatives to trial, examines the various aspects relating to these alternatives, and provides an overview of changes to the landscape of alternative dispute resolution, such as technological advancements, and the increased use of ADR methods instead of trials. This on-demand program was originally broadcasted as a live webinar on January 30, 2024. Total running time is 1 hour, 34 minutes.

Civil disputes are commonly resolved through mediation, negotiation, or arbitration. These alternatives to trial require different considerations, approaches, and skills as to how to deal with the issue of damages. This paper discusses using alternative dispute resolutions, such as mediations and arbitrations, to resolve damages. It provides an overview of the different processes, and includes tips and strategies to employ to best utilize these approaches to resolve damages. This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s The Law of Damages 2018 program in Edmonton on March 8, 2018 and in Calgary on March 15, 2018.  

Civil disputes are commonly resolved through mediation, negotiation, or arbitration. This paper explores these alternatives to trial. It also includes the paper from LESA’s The Law of Damages: Resolving Damages in Alberta Outside of Court Proceedings, March 2018. This paper was presented at LESA’s Resolving Damages Outside of Court Proceedings webinar on January 30, 2024.