Shabanova, T.N. Alternative means of dispute resolution in the US legal proceedings: California’s example.

Abstract: T.N. Shabanova's article contains detailed analysis of the US regional practice on use of alternative means of dispute resolutions within both civil and criminal proceedings. As the author notes, the system of arbitration, mediation and other alternative programs is rather complicated. Up to 90 per cent of civil disputes are resolved out of courtroom due to use of voluntary or obligatory arbitration…