Question 1:
There are a variety of factors that can be considered in selecting an arbitration provider. These include cost, selection process of arbitrators, quality of arbitrators signed to the provider, timing for submissions of facts, witness lists and briefs, availability of arbitrators, hearing rooms logistics and cost, processing time, variances between fast track and regular procedure options and, the specific terms of the providers’ construction industry arbitration rules. It should be noted that out of the three primary U.S. arbitration organisations (AAA, JAMS & CPR) the arbitration rules of JAMS and CPR do not specify use of their firm as arbitration administer whilsts AAA’s rules do regulate this.
The cost structure of all three
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the fees for JAMS include room rental, those of AAA & CPR do not.
The result is that JAMS proves to be cheaper in almost all cases once room rental fees are included. However, these fees are often only a small portion of the final bill to parties. A hefty addition to the fees listed above are the cost of the arbitrator(s).
It is also important to consider that similar to court awards, arbitrators can burden the losing party with the costs of the arbitration.
In regards to submission of paperwork, AAA and CPR do not require facts to be submitted at the time the claim is brought forth but at the preliminary hearing. JAMS on the other hand does require this. In the pursuit of a timely process this may be beneficial if you are the defendant as it forces the plaintiff to be prepared to move straight into a hearing. On the other hand if you are liable to be the claimant you may wish to have the extra time on hand to prepare your documentation after you have instigated a
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I would have no preference for one over the other. However it is helpful to use the same provider for all the contracts over which the arbitration terms I dictate. Familiarity with the personnel of the provider, arbitrators on roster, process and regulation can be a strength.
Question 2:
It is not important whether you reference mediation and arbitration together or separately as long as the outline of procedure and wording used is precise. Mediation and arbitration are very different processes for dispute resolution. Their structure will vary and an arbitration clause should make specific mention of the variances.
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It is promoted as an avenue to resolve disputes efficiently. Arbitration avoids hostility. Parties in arbitration are more likely than not to work peacefully rather than inflate malice against each other. It is a much cheaper option to litigation, especially when the arbitrator chosen is a non-lawyer. It is conducted in a much quicker process, saving much time and stress on both parties in the long run. Scheduling for arbitration is flexible, and can be decided on by the parties rather than fitting in a schedule convenient for the courts. Rules of evidence and procedure are much more simple and lenient. Most importantly, arbitration is handled privately, with no information being released to the public unlike court
What is the relationship between the costs of arbitration and the likelihood of parties negotiating their own settlement?
Mediation happens when a 3rd party comes in and helps improve the relationship, enhances communication, and uses effective problem solving techniques. Administrative or managerial approaches and procedures are used if conflict is between employees or members of an organization. The 3rd party, doing the mediation is allowed to make a decision if need be. This approach reminds me of how the military handles conflict within their ranks. Being in the military I have seen this process being conducted, they will allow the parties to try to resolve their own conflict, but if they cannot the authority figure does it for them. Arbitration is a private process still including a 3rd party that helps resolve the conflict. Arbitration comes in two forms med-arb and mediation then arbitration. Med-arb uses mediation as the first step to resolve the conflict, if mediation does not work they move on to arbitration, while the mediation then arbitration uses both with a different 3rd party for
Mediation happens when a 3rd party comes in and helps improve the relationship, enhances communication, and uses effective problem solving techniques. Administrative or managerial approaches and procedures used if conflict is between employees or members of an organization. The 3rd party, who does is allowed to make a decision is doing the mediation and is allowed to make a decision if need be. This approach reminds me of how the military handles conflict within their ranks. Being in the military I have seen this process conducted, they will allow the parties to try to resolve their own conflict, but if they cannot the authority figure does it for them. Arbitration is a private process still including a 3rd party that helps resolve the conflict. Arbitration comes in two forms med-arb and mediation then arbitration. Med-arb uses mediation as the first step to resolve the conflict, if mediation does not work they move on to arbitration, while the mediation then arbitration uses both with a different 3rd party for
Just like there are pros associated with consolidation, there also represents cons to unifying the court system. These cons are broken down further below.
Arbitration involves the selection of a neutral or third party to consider a dispute and deliver a binding or nonbinding decision. Arbitration is a form of dispute resolution that is favorable to the federal government, so that would pass a minimum standard of a best practice to enact for Cost Club. Arbitration can be done at any time, in any location, it is a private event, and the decision is enforceable (Bennett-Alexander & Hartman, 2007). Arbitration would be great for higher level issue like possible discriminatory claims. The use of arbitration could be reserved as a last course before the employee pursues litigation.
Negotiation, mediation, and arbitration are all forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) that are alternatives that organizations use to avoid litigation in court. According to Valenti Law, negotiation and mediation are forms of non-binding ADR, while arbitration is a binding ADR (2011). Since arbitration is a binding ADR, the arbitrator’s decisions are legally binding and cannot be challenged by either party in the arbitration. “There are limited grounds for challenging the decision” (Valenti Law, 2011).
Many providers of financial services--especially alternative financing--attempt to limit class-action lawsuits and legal costs with arbitration. Today's crowded courtrooms and high costs of litigation make it more practical to handle many financial issues through arbitration instead of court-based litigation.
Arbitration is the submission of a disputed matter to an impartial person (the arbitrator) for decision. Arbitration is typically an out-of-court method for resolving a dispute. The arbitrator controls the process, will listen to both sides and make a decision. Like a trial, only one side will prevail. Unlike a trial, appeal rights are limited.
Pros of Arbitration - Arbitration is a way to resolve disputes efficiently, proponents of arbitration commonly point to a number of advantages it offers over litigation, court
Working alone or as part of a panel of other arbitrators, they can decide on procedural issues and could be required by law.
A potential advantage of ADR is that because parties voluntarily involve themselves in the process, and in most cases agree to the outcome there is rarely a difficulty with enforcement. Enforcement is a much greater potential problem of litigation where a party who has lost in court may be unwilling to meet judgement. At the same time, individuals have pointed to the advantages of the type of settlement which could be achieved by ADR over the costly and divisive nature of litigation.
Arbitration is legal technique used to resolve any disputes outside of the courts. Arbitration allows for speedy and cheap resolution of any disputes, the parties involved in a dispute agree to appoint a third person (arbitrator) who will hear their testimonies, and look into the evidence they provide. The arbitrator's decision cannot be challenged in a law court as it is considered final and the parties involved have to accept the decision (Brams & Merrill, 1986). There are only very limited circumstances where the decision of an arbitrator can be challenged, and this is mostly if there can be proof from one of the parties showing that the arbitrator was biased in their decision or ruling. The chosen arbitrator will be an experienced person in the area of the dispute.
The requisite credentials of an arbitrator are integrity, impartiality, and a simple requirement to maintain a professional competence that conveys the appearance of violating the prohibition of ex parte communications. Ex parte communication is of primary concern to the arbitration process; as such, the arbitrator should take every precautionary measure, within reason, to abide by the general guidelines, the arbitrations proceedings, and the involved parties. It is appropriate for the arbitrator to respond accordingly to the needs of the parties and make every reasonable effort
beneficial for both in some ways. Arbitration is the use of a third party for a dispute in which this