Hybrid forms of Dispute resolution

Question 1

summary jury trial

Answer 1

Non Binding process in which lawyers presents brief synopsis of a case to a jury who renders an advisory decision

Large businesses can afford

Question 2

Early neutral evaluation

Answer 2

court imposes analysis of the case to identify potential resolution - Non Binding

Question 3

minitrial

Answer 3

Private and voluntary process where an agreed upon neutral presides over an adversarial proceeding that

Blending of negotiation, mediation, and adjudication

Question 4

Med-Arb

Answer 4

Same neutral serves as both a mediator and arbitrator for dispute

Provides catalyst to settle before arbitration in front of the same arbitrator who has heard all aspects of the case by both parties during mediation phase