When parties to a lawsuit resolve their differences without having a trial.

An arbitrator's decision.

A session in court before a judge.

A demand to some right in property, money or remedy.

Several different methods of resolving disputes outside traditional legal and administrative forums.

A process that takes place before trial and allows the parties to gather evidence and prepare for settlement or trial.

A group of peers from the community called upon to decide a legal matter.

To start a civil action against another person.

Termination of the employment relationship by the employer.

A country which signs an international convention.

To submit a document to court for its consideration.