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ADR Mediation
Mediation is perhaps the fastest growing form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in business today. Lawyers and clients seeking rapid, economical and private dispute resolution are using mediation in court-annexed and private, for-fee settings. Mediation allows parties to negotiate outcomes to disputes themselves, rather than relinquish control of a case to a judge, jury or arbitrator.
After completing this course you will be able to
Define mediation and its advantages
Define the three major forms of mediation
Explore the mediation process
Understand which cases are appropriate for mediation
The summary jury trial (SJT) and the mini-trial are important settlement mechanisms that draw on elements of traditional litigation, negotiation and mediation to successfully resolve business conflicts. This course looks at how both mechanisms empower business professionals to negotiate creative solutions to their business disputes.
After completing this course you will be able to
Define summary jury trial (SJT) and discuss its development
Recognize the components of the SJT
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of the SJT
Define mini-trial and discuss its development