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This document discusses how preparing for mediation differs from preparing for court. It provides tips for effective mediation preparation: 1) Remember that mediators are facilitators, not decision makers, and the goal is to persuade the other party rather than present your case to a judge. Consider exploring options beyond your initial position. 2) Put yourself in the other party's shoes to understand their interests, constraints, and potential benefits of a confidential resolution. Brainstorm all issues and potential solutions. 3) Present your strongest evidence to persuade the other party and be prepared to show documents or evidence to support key points. Failure to have supporting materials ready may cause the mediation to fail. Consider the other party's information
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BUSINESS LAW PAGES 28-55
Alternative Dispute Resolution
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alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
The resolution of legal problems through methods other than litigation.
Why might a business prefer ADR to litigation? First, ADR methods are generally faster and cheaper. According to the National Arbitration Forum, the average time from filing a complaint to judgment through litigation is 25 months.9 Because ADR is faster, it is usually cheaper. According to the American Intellectual Property Law Association, for cases valued in the $1 million to $25 million range, the average total cost of patent litigation for each party through the close of discovery is $1.9 million.10 Through the end of trial, the average cost to each party is $3.5 million. Thus, if a party can resolve a dispute through alternative dispute resolution, this can save a significant amount of money.
Second, a business may want to avoid the uncertainty associated with a jury decision; many forms of ADR give the participants more control over the resolution of the dispute. Specifically, the parties can select a neutral third party, frequently a person with expertise in the area of the dispute, to help facilitate resolution of the case. Third, a business may want to avoid setting a precedent through a court decision. Fourth, a business may prefer ADR because it is confidential. Fifth, because many forms of ADR are less adversarial than litigation, ADR allows the parties to preserve a business relationship.
Courts also generally support the use of ADR, which alleviates some of the pressure on the overwhelming court dockets. Congress has recognized the benefits of ADR methods through its enactment of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1998. This act requires federal district courts to have an ADR program along with a set of rules regarding the program. Additional evidence of congressional support for ADR comes from the passage of the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act, which mandates that federal agencies must create internal ADR programs.
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Many business managers make frequent use of negotiation, a bargaining process in which disputing parties interact informally, either with or without lawyers, to attempt to resolve their dispute. No neutral third party is involved. Thus, negotiation differs from other methods of dispute page 51resolution because the parties maintain high levels of autonomy. Some courts require parties to negotiate before they bring their dispute to trial.
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BUSINESS LAW PAGES 28-55Alternative Dispute ResolutionMa.docx
BUSINESS LAW PAGES 28-55
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Many firms find that using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods to resolve their legal problems offers many benefits. The term ADR refers to the resolution of legal disputes through methods other than litigation, such as negotiation, mediation, arbitration, summary jury trials, minitrials, neutral case evaluations, and private trials.
alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
The resolution of legal problems through methods other than litigation.
Why might a business prefer ADR to litigation? First, ADR methods are generally faster and cheaper. According to the National Arbitration Forum, the average time from filing a complaint to judgment through litigation is 25 months.9 Because ADR is faster, it is usually cheaper. According to the American Intellectual Property Law Association, for cases valued in the $1 million to $25 million range, the average total cost of patent litigation for each party through the close of discovery is $1.9 million.10 Through the end of trial, the average cost to each party is $3.5 million. Thus, if a party can resolve a dispute through alternative dispute resolution, this can save a significant amount of money.
Second, a business may want to avoid the uncertainty associated with a jury decision; many forms of ADR give the participants more control over the resolution of the dispute. Specifically, the parties can select a neutral third party, frequently a person with expertise in the area of the dispute, to help facilitate resolution of the case. Third, a business may want to avoid setting a precedent through a court decision. Fourth, a business may prefer ADR because it is confidential. Fifth, because many forms of ADR are less adversarial than litigation, ADR allows the parties to preserve a business relationship.
Courts also generally support the use of ADR, which alleviates some of the pressure on the overwhelming court dockets. Congress has recognized the benefits of ADR methods through its enactment of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1998. This act requires federal district courts to have an ADR program along with a set of rules regarding the program. Additional evidence of congressional support for ADR comes from the passage of the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act, which mandates that federal agencies must create internal ADR programs.
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LO 3-5 How are the various forms of alternative dispute resolution used by businesses today?
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Piddington CPD - Mediation - 9 November 2016 Final
This document summarizes key points from a mediation masterclass discussing when to mediate and how to prepare for mediation.
The first point made is that mediating early in a case has advantages, as even if a case doesn't settle at the first mediation, it allows for an assessment of further steps needed to improve the chances of settlement later. Subsequent sections discuss ensuring the right people attend mediation, such as those with authority to settle; providing documents to the mediator in advance; discussing the case merits and costs with the client in advance; and considering alternatives to settlement like BATNA and WATNA. Finally, the document emphasizes that preparing for mediation is as important as preparing for trial.
Part Ii What Every Executive Should Know About Dispute Resolution
1) Litigation is costly for businesses and most cases settle before going to trial. During the litigation process, discovery allows both sides to determine boundaries for settlement negotiations.
2) Rejecting a settlement offer carries risks, as plaintiffs who turn down offers often receive less at trial. Plaintiffs were more likely to make poor choices about rejecting offers in contingency fee cases.
3) Negotiation is an important alternative to litigation for resolving disputes and should focus on interests rather than positions. Developing rapport and trust between parties can help reach a mutually agreeable solution.
April 2011 Part Ii What Every Executive Should Know About Dispute Resolution
1) Litigation is costly for businesses and most cases settle before going to trial. During the litigation process, discovery allows both sides to determine boundaries for settlement negotiations.
2) Plaintiffs who reject settlement offers often fare worse at trial, receiving smaller awards than the rejected offers. Defendants who reject settlement offers also often lose more by going to trial when they could have settled for less.
3) Negotiation is an important alternative to litigation for resolving disputes and should focus on interests rather than positions to find mutually agreeable solutions. Building rapport and trust between parties can help resolve current and future conflicts.
ADR Final - short version - 16-10-2023.pptx
The document provides information on best practices for alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It discusses that ADR can help support court reform by providing alternatives to full legal proceedings. Different ADR options are described from facilitated negotiations to arbitration that resembles a courtroom process. The document also discusses how ADR methods like dispute boards have been incorporated into FIDIC construction contracts to allow for binding decisions on disputes prior to formal legal proceedings. Key aspects of employing dispute boards and their increasing focus on dispute avoidance are covered.
Top 5 Methods for Resolving UK Construction Disputes
According to the Arcadis Global Disputes Survey 2016, the average value of a construction dispute is near $46m and it takes over 16 months to resolve. This guide looks at your
five main options to resolve a dispute in the UK construction industry. It compares litigation (court proceedings), arbitration, adjudication, negotiation and mediation.
The author is Sarah Fox 500 Words Ltd and you can get regular tips for construction contracts to help you avoid disputes and the need for dispute resolution methods in her fortnightly tips sheet http://just500words.co.uk/signup.
Mediation Process V2 8-4-12
The document summarizes the mediation process for resolving civil disputes. It explains that mediation involves the plaintiff, defendant, their lawyers, and a neutral mediator meeting to negotiate a settlement. The mediator's role is to facilitate discussion between the parties to help them reach a voluntary agreement. The process begins with joint sessions where each side presents their case, followed by private caucus sessions where the mediator shuttles between the parties to narrow their differences. If an agreement is reached, the lawyers document the settlement terms in a legally binding contract. The document outlines the key steps and advantages of mediation over traditional litigation.
Litigators Practical Guide To Successful Mediation
The document provides guidance on preparing clients for mediation. It emphasizes that clients must understand the purpose and process of mediation, as well as the mediator's role. Specifically, clients should know that mediation aims to facilitate voluntary agreements through open communication and problem-solving. The mediator manages the process but does not impose solutions. Effective preparation of clients helps ensure they are informed and able to meaningfully participate in mediation.
Contract Drafting Under English Law
A 1+ hour presentation on contract drafting basics under English law, given at Moscow State Law University for Lexis Nexis. Contains speakers notes with applicable cases.
BUSINESS LAW PAGES 28-55Alternative Dispute ResolutionMa.docx
BUSINESS LAW PAGES 28-55
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Many firms find that using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods to resolve their legal problems offers many benefits. The term ADR refers to the resolution of legal disputes through methods other than litigation, such as negotiation, mediation, arbitration, summary jury trials, minitrials, neutral case evaluations, and private trials.
alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
The resolution of legal problems through methods other than litigation.
Why might a business prefer ADR to litigation? First, ADR methods are generally faster and cheaper. According to the National Arbitration Forum, the average time from filing a complaint to judgment through litigation is 25 months.9 Because ADR is faster, it is usually cheaper. According to the American Intellectual Property Law Association, for cases valued in the $1 million to $25 million range, the average total cost of patent litigation for each party through the close of discovery is $1.9 million.10 Through the end of trial, the average cost to each party is $3.5 million. Thus, if a party can resolve a dispute through alternative dispute resolution, this can save a significant amount of money.
Second, a business may want to avoid the uncertainty associated with a jury decision; many forms of ADR give the participants more control over the resolution of the dispute. Specifically, the parties can select a neutral third party, frequently a person with expertise in the area of the dispute, to help facilitate resolution of the case. Third, a business may want to avoid setting a precedent through a court decision. Fourth, a business may prefer ADR because it is confidential. Fifth, because many forms of ADR are less adversarial than litigation, ADR allows the parties to preserve a business relationship.
Courts also generally support the use of ADR, which alleviates some of the pressure on the overwhelming court dockets. Congress has recognized the benefits of ADR methods through its enactment of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1998. This act requires federal district courts to have an ADR program along with a set of rules regarding the program. Additional evidence of congressional support for ADR comes from the passage of the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act, which mandates that federal agencies must create internal ADR programs.
Primary Forms of ADR
LO 3-5 How are the various forms of alternative dispute resolution used by businesses today?
Negotiation
Many business managers make frequent use of negotiation, a bargaining process in which disputing parties interact informally, either with or without lawyers, to attempt to resolve their dispute. No neutral third party is involved. Thus, negotiation differs from other methods of dispute page 51resolution because the parties maintain high levels of autonomy. Some courts require parties to negotiate before they bring their dispute to trial.
negotiation
A bargaining process in whic.
BUSINESS LAW PAGES 28-55Alternative Dispute ResolutionMa.docx
BUSINESS LAW PAGES 28-55
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Many firms find that using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods to resolve their legal problems offers many benefits. The term ADR refers to the resolution of legal disputes through methods other than litigation, such as negotiation, mediation, arbitration, summary jury trials, minitrials, neutral case evaluations, and private trials.
alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
The resolution of legal problems through methods other than litigation.
Why might a business prefer ADR to litigation? First, ADR methods are generally faster and cheaper. According to the National Arbitration Forum, the average time from filing a complaint to judgment through litigation is 25 months.9 Because ADR is faster, it is usually cheaper. According to the American Intellectual Property Law Association, for cases valued in the $1 million to $25 million range, the average total cost of patent litigation for each party through the close of discovery is $1.9 million.10 Through the end of trial, the average cost to each party is $3.5 million. Thus, if a party can resolve a dispute through alternative dispute resolution, this can save a significant amount of money.
Second, a business may want to avoid the uncertainty associated with a jury decision; many forms of ADR give the participants more control over the resolution of the dispute. Specifically, the parties can select a neutral third party, frequently a person with expertise in the area of the dispute, to help facilitate resolution of the case. Third, a business may want to avoid setting a precedent through a court decision. Fourth, a business may prefer ADR because it is confidential. Fifth, because many forms of ADR are less adversarial than litigation, ADR allows the parties to preserve a business relationship.
Courts also generally support the use of ADR, which alleviates some of the pressure on the overwhelming court dockets. Congress has recognized the benefits of ADR methods through its enactment of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 1998. This act requires federal district courts to have an ADR program along with a set of rules regarding the program. Additional evidence of congressional support for ADR comes from the passage of the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act, which mandates that federal agencies must create internal ADR programs.
Primary Forms of ADR
LO 3-5 How are the various forms of alternative dispute resolution used by businesses today?
Negotiation
Many business managers make frequent use of negotiation, a bargaining process in which disputing parties interact informally, either with or without lawyers, to attempt to resolve their dispute. No neutral third party is involved. Thus, negotiation differs from other methods of dispute page 51resolution because the parties maintain high levels of autonomy. Some courts require parties to negotiate before they bring their dispute to trial.
negotiation
A bargaining process in whic.
Lecture 1 - Introduction to ADR.pptx
The document provides an introduction to alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It defines ADR as any method of resolving disputes without litigation through processes outside of governmental authority. The main ADR methods discussed are arbitration, mediation, negotiation, and conciliation. Advantages of ADR include rapidity, confidentiality, flexibility, and cost savings compared to traditional litigation. Arbitration involves a neutral arbitrator rendering a binding decision, while mediation uses a neutral mediator to help parties reach their own agreement. Negotiation allows parties to directly settle disputes themselves without a third party. Conciliation employs a neutral conciliator to help parties resolve differences and bring about a negotiated settlement.
ADR-converted.pdf
This document discusses alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It defines arbitration and describes its advantages as being cheaper, faster, and allowing parties more control over the process compared to litigation. The document outlines different types of ADR like mediation, conciliation, and negotiation. It notes that ADR provides confidentiality, uses experienced neutral parties, and takes a cooperative approach. The document also discusses disadvantages like potential unequal bargaining power between parties and lack of precedent. Overall, it analyzes the pros and cons of using ADR to resolve disputes compared to traditional litigation.
Investigative negotiation
This document summarizes a presentation on investigative negotiation techniques. It outlines four types of negotiation and focuses on investigative negotiation. The presentation describes five principles of investigative negotiation: understanding why counterparts want something, seeking to understand and mitigate constraints, interpreting demands as opportunities, creating common ground with adversaries, and continuing investigation even if a deal seems lost. Examples are provided to illustrate each principle. The document also discusses tactics for obtaining information from distrustful negotiators, such as sharing information reciprocally, negotiating multiple issues simultaneously, and making multiple offers at once. In conclusion, effective negotiation relies on understanding the other side's interests and obtaining information.
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p13 Property_Journal_July_August_2015
- 1. RICS PROPERTY JOURNAL UPFRONT LEGAL J U LY/A U G U S T 2 0 1 5 1 3 Settling out of court Why are many choosing mediation as a way to resolve disputes? Reasons may include: bb saving the costs of taking a case to trial, including (if limitation is not an issue) the new court issue fees that mean it now costs £10,000 to issue a claim of £200,000, rather than £1,515 bb avoiding costs sanctions being imposed because of an unreasonable failure to engage in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) (see p12 and http://bit.ly/1FCuFJM) bb complying with a stay for mediation and direction that parties must take all reasonable steps to conduct that mediation, whatever they might say about their willingness to engage in the process (http://bit.ly/1QTT5my). So, how do you prepare? The temptation, of course, is to do what is done when preparing for court; submit a position statement that reads like a skeleton argument, prepare a speech that sounds like an opening and draft cross examination for those you view as your opponent. Before doing so however, remember: bb most mediators are appointed as facilitators, not decision makers, and so it is for the parties to persuade each other of their cases, rather than the mediator bb what each party wants to see and hear in order to be persuaded may be worlds apart from what a judge requires because, whatever the merits of the case, each party will have personal interests and solutions bb mediation is a voluntary process and so, unlike court, parties can simply walk away if what they are hearing is not convincing them. Also keeping in mind that some solutions can be agreed at mediation that a court cannot order, consider: bb what are options B, C and D if option A is not achievable? bb what may the other party really be looking for? Brainstorm by sketching out internally all the issues you want resolved, all the potential solutions and how critical each issue is to you overall. Put yourself in the other party’s shoes. Do they have the funds to go to court? Would litigation have wider implications for them, such as blighting their property? Would a confidential resolution favour their interests? Is there a benefit in seeking to repair or save a relationship? It may be that the case could never be litigated proportionately and so, in reality, both parties must want to avoid incurring irrecoverable legal costs. Gilks v Hodgson (http://bit.ly/1Q7ve16), a dispute between neighbours with costs approaching £500,000 (in the context of a damages claim of £3,500) is a sobering recent example of a case that Judge Sir Stanley Burnton said “could and should have been compromised on terms that both parties could live with”. Turning to presentation: bb What would you most like to see or hear in order to be persuaded? bb What can you show the other party to persuade them? bb How can you best present your case in the time agreed? Consider telling the other party in advance what you want to see, perhaps a receipt or a photo, or evidence of what their costs will be to trial. Failure to have documents ready that support key points of persuasion may mean the mediation fails. If the case is complicated by its size, plan in advance how best to deal with it in the time agreed. Could it be presented on a sample basis? Could it be agreed in advance that only certain items will be addressed? Would a pre-meeting help? Could showing contemporaneous video or photo evidence short-circuit matters? As for the mediation day itself, consider also: bb who to bring? As well as someone with full authority to settle, who may the other party want to talk to? bb what might work in terms of format? There is no pre-determined procedure and the process often evolves during the mediation day. If, however, the parties have previously had a good relationship or never even met, consider whether it would help if the decision makers sat together and discussed some issues. bb where? Parties often agree an eight-hour mediation, which means venues need to be good working environments. b Further information > RICS Dispute Resolution Service www.rics.org/drs RICS Accredited Mediation Training: www.rics.org/mediation Liz Repper considers how best to prepare to enter mediation, and how this differs from preparing for court W Liz Repper is a Barrister and Accredited Mediator at Keating Chambers erepper@keatingchambers.com; @reppermediator Related competencies include Conflict avoidance, Management and dispute resolution procedures