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.
Beattie is a city in Marshall County, Kansas, United States. The population was 277 at the 2000 census. The city has been called "The Milo Capital of the World" and hosts the annual "Beattie Milo Festival".