Explore how evolving trends, technology, and data-driven insights are reshaping Alternative Dispute Resolution to meet rising demands for efficiency, fairness, and strategic alignment in 2026.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG) has launched a Whistleblower Protection Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program. The program is designed to resolve ...

If a federal employee is considering filing an equal employment opportunity complaint, alternative dispute resolution is a process available to them that could resolve their issue without litigation.

The Internal Revenue Service's Independent Office of Appeals has created an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Management Office, which will collaborate with the agency's business operating ...

Handling disputes about tax matters with the Internal Revenue Service can be lengthy and stressful but the agency wants to make it easier. The IRS Office of Appeals has formed a new Alternative ...

Unbeknownst to many tax practitioners, the Internal Revenue Service has an alternative dispute resolution program called Fast Track Settlement (FTS). The IRS developed this program in response to ...

The Internal Revenue Service has announced four alternatives associated with the Appeals Alternative Dispute Resolution Program. This is good news. Outside stakeholders have been encouraging the IRS ...

David Evans is an award-winning writer and counselor/mediator. He has an Emmy Award (shared) for writing on The Monkees and two Outstanding Case of the Year Awards for The Los Angeles County Court ...