ADR happeningsAlternative Dispute Resolution, March 2000The 11th Judicial Circuit's Mandatory Arbitration program had its third anniversary on July 1st, 1999.
Mediation stylesBy Suzanne SchmitzAlternative Dispute Resolution, March 2000Lawyer-mediators in Virginia are now required to consult with disputants about the style of mediation the mediator uses and to record in a written agreement the parties' choices, including whether they wish to have the mediator use evaluative techniques.1
ADR happeningsAlternative Dispute Resolution, February 2000Following a move by the New York City Bar Association's ADR Committee, the American Bar Association has adopted a resolution supporting the use of mediators from all backgrounds, including non-legal backgrounds
ADR happeningsAlternative Dispute Resolution, November 1999The Dispute Resolution Center at North Central College and the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce have announced a unique member mediation program.
Illinois statutes create mediation programs but fail to define qualificationsBy Suzanne Schmitz & Peggy L. ReimanAlternative Dispute Resolution, November 1999Numerous Illinois statutes refer to mediation, but seldom define mediation. Although not defined, the type of mediation described by the statute often conflicts with the contemporary understanding of mediation.
Three year index 1996-1999By Kalli FinkAlternative Dispute Resolution, June 1999ABA Resolution 112 Passes" Vol. 4, No. 3
Is there a duty to advise clients about ADR?By Prof. Suzanne SchmitzAlternative Dispute Resolution, April 1999All attorneys licensed in this state when practicing in this state are encouraged to advise their clients about the dispute resolution process options available to them and to assist them in the selection of the technique or procedure, including litigation, deemed appropriate for dealing with the client's dispute, case, or controversy.
Summary of consumer due process protocolBy John N. CannonAlternative Dispute Resolution, January 1999In recent years businesses have increasingly used standardized contracts to require ADR to resolve consumer disputes.