Alternative Dispute Resolution in a Nutshell

by Nolan-Haley, Jacqueline M.

• ISBN13: 9780314238887
• ISBN10: 0314238883
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-03-01
• Publisher: West Academic

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Acknowledgements	vii
Research References	xix
Table of Cases	xxv
Introduction	1	(12)
Overview	1	(2)
Why Study ADR?	3	(1)
Background of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Movement	4	(9)
Negotiation	13	(47)
Introduction	13	(2)
Definitions and Concepts	15	(6)
Dispute and Deal-Making Negotiation	15	(2)
Distributive and Integrative Bargaining	17	(4)
Approaches to Negotiation	21	(8)
In General	21	(1)
Adversarial Approach	22	(2)
Problem-Solving Approach	24	(3)
Negotiation Approaches in Practice	27	(2)
Stages of the Negotiation Process	29	(11)
Planning and Analysis	31	(3)
Exchanging Information	34	(4)
Concessions and Compromise	38	(1)
Reaching Agreement	39	(1)
Barriers to Settlement	39	(1)
Ethical Issues in Negotiation	40	(9)
Truthfulness	42	(1)
Misrepresentation	43	(4)
Threats	47	(2)
Legal Aspects of Negotiation	49	(11)
The Settlement Agreement	49	(1)
Policy Favoring Settlement	49	(1)
The Agreement	49	(1)
Consideration	50	(1)
Legality	50	(1)
Validity of Settlement Agreements	51	(1)
In General	51	(1)
Guaranteed Verdict Agreements	51	(1)
Court Approval of Settlement Agreements	52	(1)
Protecting Confidentiality in Negotiation	53	(1)
Incentives for Settlement	54	(1)
Judicial Settlement Conferences	54	(2)
Rule 68 FRCP	56	(4)
Mediation	60	(78)
Overview	60	(6)
Definition	62	(1)
Advantages and Disadvantages of Mediation	63	(1)
Advantages	63	(2)
Disadvantages	65	(1)
The Mediation Process	66	(21)
Specific Activities	66	(4)
Mediator's Introduction	70	(2)
Mediator Assists Parties With Information Exchange and Bargaining	72	(2)
Drafting the Mediation Agreement	74	(1)
Role of the Mediator	75	(4)
Mediator Skills	79	(1)
Listening	79	(4)
Questioning	83	(1)
Observation	84	(1)
Mediator Requirements	85	(2)
Ethical Concerns	87	(11)
In General	87	(2)
Maintaining the Integrity of Mediation	89	(1)
Mandatory Mediation Programs	90	(1)
Ethical Concerns for the Lawyer-Mediator	91	(2)
Conflict of Interest	93	(4)
Advertising	97	(1)
Mediation and the Law	98	(32)
The Role of Law	98	(1)
Informed Consent in Mediation	99	(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