Illinois Case Management Order-arbitration is a dispute resolution process used in the state of Illinois. It is designed to provide an alternative to litigation through a cost-effective and efficient process. The process combines the features of both mediation and arbitration to provide a non-adversarial, private dispute resolution process. The process is managed by a neutral third-party, called an arbitrator, who listens to the parties and renders a binding decision. The process is typically more cost-effective than court litigation and can often be completed in a shorter amount of time. There are two types of Illinois Case Management Order-arbitration: Binding Arbitration and Non-Binding Arbitration. In Binding Arbitration, the parties agree to be bound by the final decision of the arbitrator. Non-Binding Arbitration does not require the parties to be bound by the arbitrator’s decision, but the parties may still use the arbitrator’s decisions as persuasive authority in court proceedings.