Alternative Dispute Resolution in a Nutshell

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ISBN: 9780314238887 | 0314238883
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Copyright: 3/1/2001

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Pocket sized guide, for students and lawyers, to reliable information on alternative dispute resolution strategies. Discusses the use of ADR as one method of establishing a culture of problem-solving in the legal profession. Quick-reference style. Softcover.

Preface

Acknowledgements

vii

Research References

xix

Table of Cases

xxv

Introduction

(12)

Overview

(2)

Why Study ADR?

(1)

Background of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Movement

(9)

Negotiation

(47)

Introduction

(2)

Definitions and Concepts

(6)

Dispute and Deal-Making Negotiation

(2)

Distributive and Integrative Bargaining

(4)

Approaches to Negotiation

(8)

In General

(1)

Adversarial Approach

(2)

Problem-Solving Approach

(3)

Negotiation Approaches in Practice

(2)

Stages of the Negotiation Process

(11)

Planning and Analysis

(3)

Exchanging Information

(4)

Concessions and Compromise

(1)

Reaching Agreement

(1)

Barriers to Settlement

(1)

Ethical Issues in Negotiation

(9)

Truthfulness

(1)

Misrepresentation

(4)

Threats

(2)

Legal Aspects of Negotiation

(11)

The Settlement Agreement

(1)

Policy Favoring Settlement

(1)

The Agreement

(1)

Consideration

(1)

Legality

(1)

Validity of Settlement Agreements

(1)

In General

(1)

Guaranteed Verdict Agreements

(1)

Court Approval of Settlement Agreements

(1)

Protecting Confidentiality in Negotiation

(1)

Incentives for Settlement

(1)

Judicial Settlement Conferences

(2)

Rule 68 FRCP

(4)

Mediation

(78)

Overview

(6)

Definition

(1)

Advantages and Disadvantages of Mediation

(1)

Advantages

(2)

Disadvantages

(1)

The Mediation Process

(21)

Specific Activities

(4)

Mediator's Introduction

(2)

Mediator Assists Parties With Information Exchange and Bargaining

(2)

Drafting the Mediation Agreement

(1)

Role of the Mediator

(4)

Mediator Skills

(1)

Listening

(4)

Questioning

(1)

Observation

(1)

Mediator Requirements

(2)

Ethical Concerns

(11)

In General

(2)

Maintaining the Integrity of Mediation

(1)

Mandatory Mediation Programs

(1)

Ethical Concerns for the Lawyer-Mediator

(2)

Conflict of Interest

(4)

Advertising

(1)

Mediation and the Law

(32)

The Role of Law

(1)

Informed Consent in Mediation

(1)

Lawyers and Mediation

100

(1)

Pre-Mediation Client Counseling

100

(2)

Representing Clients in Mediation

102

(1)

Lawyer as Mediator

103

(4)

Legal Issues

107

(1)

Confidentiality

107

(2)

Evidentiary Exclusionary Rules

109

(1)

Privilege

110

(2)

Contract

112

(5)

Protective Orders

117

(1)

Court Mediation Program Rules

117

(1)

Enforceability

118

(1)

Agreements to Mediate

118

(1)

Agreements Reached in Mediation

119

(3)

Liability of Mediators

122

(1)

Tort Liability Based in Negligence

123

(1)

Liability Issues in the Caucus

124

(3)

Contract Liability

127

(1)

Immunity

128

(1)

Unauthorized Practice of Law Restrictions

128

(2)

Mediation Approaches in a Litigated Case: One Example

130

(8)

Some Indications for Mediation

134

(1)

Possible Mediation Approaches

135

(3)

Arbitration

138

(59)

Introduction

138

(1)

Historical Perspective

139

(4)

The Traditional Model of Arbitration

143

(2)

Compulsory Arbitration

145

(4)

Public Sector Arbitration

145

(1)

Court-Annexed Arbitration

146

(2)

Medical Malpractice Arbitration

148

(1)

Arbitration Definitions

149

(2)

Interest and Rights Arbitration

149

(1)

Administered and Non-Administered Arbitration

149

(1)

Final Offer Arbitration

150

(1)

Legal Issues

151

(22)

Arbitrability

151

(1)

Substantive Arbitrability

151

(7)

Procedural Arbitrability

158

(1)

Separability

159

(2)

Federalism Concerns

161

(9)

Adhesion and Unconscionability

170

(3)

The Arbitration Proceeding

173

(7)

Provisional Relief

173

(2)

Initiating Arbitration

175

(1)

Selection of Arbitrators

176

(1)

Qualifications of the Arbitrator

176

(1)

Arbitral Immunity

177

(1)

Testimonial Immunity

177

(1)

The Arbitration Hearing

178

(1)

Law Applied by the Arbitrator

179

(1)

Arbitrator Ethics

179

(1)

The Arbitration Award

180

(13)

Judicial Review of the Arbitration Award under the FAA

181

(4)

Venue

185

(1)

Punitive Damages

185

(2)

Res Judicata, Collateral Estoppel and Arbitration

187

(6)

International Arbitration Agreements

193

(4)

Dispute Resolution in the Court System

197

(23)

The Summary Jury Trial

199

(9)

Overview

199

(1)

Governing Principles

200

(1)

The Summary Jury Trial Process

201

(2)

Major Advantages of the Summary Jury Trial

203

(2)

Criticisms of the Summary Jury Trial

205

(1)

Case Law Development

205

(1)

Power to Compel Parties to Participate

205

(1)

Right of Access

206

(1)

Authority of the Court to Empanel the Advisory Jury

207

(1)

Early Neutral Evaluation

208

(3)

Overview

208

(1)

How ENE Operates

208

(2)

On the Merits

210

(1)

Magistrates, Special Masters, and Neutral Experts

211

(9)

Magistrates

212

(1)

Special Masters

213

(3)

Neutral Experts

216

(4)

Hybrid Dispute Resolution Procedures

220

(185)

The Mini-Trial

220

(8)

Definition

220

(1)

The Structure of a Mini-Trial

221

(2)

The Settlement Discussions

223

(1)

Appropriate Use of the Mini-Trial

224

(4)

Reference Procedures

228

(1)

Med-Arb

229

(1)

Negotiated Rulemaking

230

(3)

Ombudsperson

233

(1)

Conciliation

234

(4)

Appendices

A. Federal Rules of Evidence-Rule 408

238

(1)

B. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure-Rule 16

239

(5)

C. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure-Rule 68

244

(2)

D. Model Standards of Practice for Family and Divorce Mediation (August 2000)

246

(19)

E. The Standards of Conduct for Mediators

265

(12)

F. American Arbitration Association Commercial Mediation Rules

277

(7)

G. Mandated Participation and Settlement Coercion: Dispute Resolution as it Relates to the Courts

284

(4)

H. Ethical Standards of Professional Responsibility for the Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution

288

(7)

I. The Uniform Arbitration Act

295

(12)

J. Federal Arbitration Act

307

(16)

K. Revised Uniform Arbitration Act (2000)

323

(25)

L. Demand for Arbitration

348

(3)

M. American Arbitration Association Commercial Arbitration Rules

351

(30)

N. Task Force on Alternative Dispute Resolution in Employment, Due Process Protocol

381

(5)

O. Code of Ethics for Arbitrators in Commercial Disputes

386

(19)

Index

405

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