04 - Neutral and Expert Flashcards
Early Neutral Evaluation
WHAT
Evaluative Process
NOT Determinative
Voluntary
Non Binding
Evaluate
WHAT
Legal Merits Facts Evidence Remedies => Recommendation Likely Outcome
Evaluation
WHEN
ANY Stage
Contract Clause
Request
Evaluator
WHO
ADR Provider
Expert = Expert Evaluation
Lawyer
Judge
Evaluator
Qualities
Neutral Expertise Experience Available Cost
Evaluator
Role
Evaluate
MAY Investigate = Facts Finding; Forensic Analysis
Early Neutral Evaluation
Agreement Terms
Parties Evaluator Timetable Venue Procedure Issues Documents Information Recommendation Costs; Signature
Early Neutral Evaluation
Procedure
Consultation Submissions = Oral; Written Evaluate MAY Investigate Next Steps = ADR; Litigation
Early Neutral Evaluation
Consultation
Issues
Documents
Information
Evaluator = Time Limits; Powers
Early Neutral Evaluation
Recommendation Report
Evaluation = Law; Facts; Evidence; Remedies Recommendation = Merits; Likely Outcome; Reasons
Judicial Evaluation
WHAT
Evaluative Process
NOT Determinative
Voluntary
Non Binding
Judicial Evaluation
WHERE
Commercial Court
Technology AND Construction Court
Judicial Evaluation
WHO
Independent Judge
NO Involvement = Prevent Bias; Unless Consent
Judicial Evaluation
Court MAY
Provide Evaluation
Indicate Likely Outcome
Judicial Evaluation
Requirements
Party Agreement
Judge MUST Approve
MUST Aid Resolution