The American Arbitration Association (AAA) and its international division, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), have announced their acquisition of Resourceful Internet Solutions Inc. (RIS), the parent company of online dispute resolution platform ODR.com. This strategic move is set to leverage AAA’s extensive resources to further develop advanced AI-powered alternative dispute resolution solutions.
RIS, which also owns Mediate.com, Arbitrate.com, and MediateUniversity.com, offers a range of educational resources and a case management platform for mediation known as Caseload Manager. The consolidation of RIS’s capabilities with AAA’s expertise aims to enhance the delivery and efficiency of arbitration and mediation services globally. The full details of this acquisition can be found here.