Originally from Alternatives to the High Cost of Litigation

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This is the first part of a two-part article summarizing the results of a study about why and how some businesses use “planned early dispute resolution” systems.

This month’s article identifies elements of the “PEDR” systems and processes. The second part next month offers recommendations for businesses—and especially their inside counsel—for developing robust and sustainable PEDR systems in their companies. 

The study will be published in 13 Univ. of St. Thomas Law Journal (2017)(for more information, see http://ir.stthomas.edu/ustlj/), and is now available at bit.ly/1Qu9H0o.

One might assume that using a PEDR system should be a no-brainer for businesses that regularly litigate. Litigation undermines many business interests such as efficiency, protection of reputations and relationships, control of disputing and business operations generally, and risk management, among others.