Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) Flashcards
1
Q
What statute dictates Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)?
A
ADR is dictated by FRCP 16: Pretrial Conferences
2
Q
What are the four major types of dispute resolution?
A
- Negotiation
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Litigation
3
Q
What is Negotiation?
A
Parties control the process and determine the outcome.
4
Q
What is Mediation?
A
Mediator controls the process and the parties determine the outcome.
5
Q
What is Arbitration?
A
Parties control the process (by agreeing to a specific process) and the Arbitrator determines the outcome.
6
Q
What is Litigation?
A
Courts control the process and determine the outcome.
