For many Italian Americans with personal or business interests in Italy, a pressing concern is the length and cost of litigation when disputes arise. Italian litigation is infamous for its protracted timelines and substantial expenses. Court cases can drag on for years, accumulating hefty legal fees, administrative costs, and — if you are based abroad — the additional burden of international travel. However, few people realize that Italy, like the U.S., has embraced alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures that, in some cases, are not just advisable but mandatory. When mediation is legally required, parties involved in certain types of …
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