The dictionary definition of “litigation” is the act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law, but to us, this is overly simplistic.
Disputes can arise in jurisdictions not governed by the courts, such as human rights complaints, employment standards grievances, and residential tenancy matters. These types of matters are typically handled, resolved, or adjudicated through pseudo-court like processes, and not in the courthouse.
Even within the traditional litigation process, there are ways to resolve or adjudicate disputes outside of the courtroom, such as mediation and arbitration.