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.
Purchase, New York is a hamlet of the town of Harrison, in Westchester County. Its ZIP code is 10577. Its name is thought to be the result of land bought by the British from Native Americans living in the area. The land was put on a map as "Purchase". The name was never changed. Purchase is also home to a number of corporate headquarters including PepsiCo, Inc, MasterCard Worldwide and Atlas Air Inc.. Morgan Stanley has a large office in Purchase which serves as the headquarters for its commodities trading and wealth management businesses, as well as a backup site for the firm's Manhattan employees. The State University of New York at Purchase is located in the hamlet. The Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens at the PepsiCo headquarters and the Neuberger Museum of Art at SUNY-Purchase are two significant art collections found in the community. The Westchester County Airport is located in Purchase. As is the case with much of Westchester, Purchase is home to much valuable real estate. This, as well as its quiet setting, has attracted many new residents in recent years. Many of Purchase's older streets have golf themes .