Alternative Dispute Resolution is a mechanism by which different types of legal disputes are resolved through out-of-court processes like arbitration, and mediation as an alternative to civil litigation. ADR methods can be effective in reducing the time, money, and adversarial nature associated with traditional court-based proceedings.
McGrath is a village in on the Kuskokwim River in Alaska, United States. The population was 401 at the 2000 census. Despite its small population, the village is an important transportation and economic hub for the area.