Litigation is a formal process of resolving disputes through the court system, whereas ADR involves resolving disputes outside of the court system.

The mediator's role is to help the parties communicate and negotiate with each other in order to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

In arbitration, the arbitrator hears evidence from both parties and then makes a decision that is binding on both parties.

In conciliation, the conciliator helps the parties identify their interests and work towards a mutually acceptable agreement.

Negotiation is a process in which the parties directly communicate and try to reach an agreement without the help of a third party.

ADR is not always binding on the parties. In some cases, the parties may agree that the outcome of the ADR process will be non-binding.

Arbitration is most appropriate for disputes involving complex legal issues because the arbitrator is a neutral third party who is expert in the relevant field of law.

Mediation is most appropriate for disputes involving personal relationships because the mediator can help the parties communicate and work towards a mutually acceptable agreement.

Negotiation is most appropriate for disputes involving small claims because it is a simple and inexpensive process.

Arbitration is most appropriate for disputes involving international parties because it is a neutral process that is not subject to the laws of any particular country.

Mediation is a non-binding ADR process, whereas arbitration, adjudication, and conciliation are all binding ADR processes.

Arbitration is a binding ADR process, whereas negotiation, mediation, and conciliation are all non-binding ADR processes.

Negotiation is a type of ADR that does not involve a neutral third party, whereas arbitration, adjudication, and mediation all involve a neutral third party.

Conciliation is a type of ADR that is typically used to resolve disputes between individuals, whereas arbitration, adjudication, and mediation are all types of ADR that are typically used to resolve disputes between businesses.

Arbitration is a type of ADR that is typically used to resolve disputes between businesses, whereas adjudication, mediation, and conciliation are all types of ADR that are typically used to resolve disputes between individuals.