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.
Biwabik is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 954 at the 2000 census. Minnesota State Highway 135 and Vermilion Trail (County 4) are two of the main routes in the city. Its name is derived from the Ojibwe word for Iron: Biwabiko-nabik-wan.