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Commercial Settlement Report: June 2026

Commercial Settlement Report: June 2026

July 14, 2026

ADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for June 2026, which features a sample of complex commercial cases recently settled by our mediators. Review the report now.

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Commercial Settlement Report: May 2026

Commercial Settlement Report: May 2026

June 16, 2026

ADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for May 2026, which features a sample of complex commercial cases recently settled by our mediators. Review the report now.

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Judge Berger and Judge Brennan Present on ADR in the US and Greece

Judge Berger and Judge Brennan Present on ADR in the US and Greece

May 26, 2026

Hon. Helaine L. Berger, (Ret.) and Hon. Margaret A. Brennan, (Ret.), senior mediators and arbitrators at ADR Systems, recently presented at the Supreme Court of Greece as part of the Chicago Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education Abroad program. Judge Berger and Judge Brennan participated in “Alternative Dispute Resolution in the U.S. and Greece,” an interactive […]

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Commercial Settlement Report: March 2026

Commercial Settlement Report: March 2026

April 13, 2026

ADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for March 2026, which features a sample of complex commercial cases recently settled by our mediators. Review the report now.

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Finding Inspiration When Rule of Law Appears to Be Under Attack

Finding Inspiration When Rule of Law Appears to Be Under Attack

February 17, 2026

Hon. Janet Adams Brosnahan, (Ret.), senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, recently published an article in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Her article, Finding Inspiration When Rule of Law Appears to Be Under Attack, reflects on personal experiences and professional insights that shaped her perspective on the legal profession.

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NDAs in Employment Disputes Need Attention Early in Process

NDAs in Employment Disputes Need Attention Early in Process

February 6, 2026

This article by senior mediator and arbitrator at ADR Systems, Hon. Margaret A. Brennan, (Ret.), was originally published at the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois’ (WBAI) 2025 Spring Newsletter. Good work, you are trying to resolve an employment dispute short of trial or hearing.  At some point during your discussions, […]

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Commercial Settlement Report: December 2025

Commercial Settlement Report: December 2025

January 12, 2026

ADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for December 2025, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.

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Our Commitment to You: Looking Back and Moving Forward

Our Commitment to You: Looking Back and Moving Forward

January 5, 2026

After 31 years of providing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services, we’re still not tired of the phrase, “It’s Settled.”  That defines our job and what you expect from us. As we close out 2025, we’re noting highlights that defined the past year, the changes you can expect in 2026 and reaffirming the promise we’ve upheld […]

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Commercial Settlement Report: November 2025

Commercial Settlement Report: November 2025

December 9, 2025

ADR Systems has released its Commercial Settlement Report for November 2025, which features a sample of complex commercial cases settled by our mediators in the previous month. Review the report now.

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A Thank You Letter to Our Clients in 2025

A Thank You Letter to Our Clients in 2025

December 1, 2025

Thirty-one years ago, ADR Systems opened with a simple mission: to deliver closure through alternative dispute resolution using professionalism, care and respect. At that time, mediation and arbitration were not part of the life of a case. Today, they are an important consideration in almost every one.

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In an automobile accident case involving a severe injury, Judge Callahan kept both sides negotiating even when it appeared we were going to be over six figures apart at the end. His insights and guidance were instrumental in getting both sides to a dollar figure that ultimately settled the case. I am confident that we could not have achieved that settlement without Judge Callahan’s superb efforts.    

David Rosemeyer, Esq.Tucker Merker, LLC
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