Exam 4: Alternative Tools of Dispute Resolution

According to critics, what are the negative consequences of the use of private trials?

In some states, public employees must submit collective bargaining disputes to binding arbitration.

In trials, cases are tried by a(n) selected and paid for by the disputants.

A contract of prohibits a consumer from meaningfully negotiating the inclusion and terms of a mandatory arbitration clause in a consumer purchase contract.

Usually, a submission agreement will specify all but which of the following conditions?

If their contract contains no binding arbitration clause, the parties may secure arbitration by entering into a agreement.

If a dispute goes to trial, statements made in the summary jury trial can be used as evidence.

The federal circuit courts had already implemented ADR programs before Congress enacted the ADR Act of 1998.

A summary jury trial generally consists of 24 people.

In , the neutral third party attempts to help the parties draft agreements.

Resolving a dispute through alternative dispute resolution sets a precedent for future cases.

Which of the following statements is a characteristic of minitrials?

The United Nations Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards is commonly referred to as the Convention.

Which of the following provides sufficient grounds to set aside an arbitrator's award?

Which of the following statements is true of an arbitrator?

According to Section 10 of the Federal Arbitration Act, what are the four grounds on which an arbitrator's award may be set aside?

Which of the following is not an organization that provides alternative dispute resolution services for firms of different nations?

Gemeni, Inc. has acquired land adjacent to a forest region to construct a manufacturing plant. This has led to a dispute with the land owners of that region. Gemeni also expects various environmental groups to become involved in the dispute. If it wants to have a good relationship with these parties, which of the following methods of dispute resolution should it choose?

Charlie was involved in an automobile accident and wants to file a lawsuit. However, he would like to know what judgment a jury is likely to reach before involving himself in an expensive trial. If Charlie has limited time and resources to decide whether to file a case, which of the following should he choose?

State the criticisms of mediation.