Exam 4: Dispute Resolution

Upon learning that a problem with a faulty computer system design caused a customer's business to be disrupted, the risk manager should check the applicable supply contract to determine the extent of its liability.

It is unusual and not advisable for the defendant to insist that a confidentiality clause be incorporated into a settlement agreement or release.

Two mid-sized business enterprises want to enter into a long-term commercial relationship. Both negotiating teams have been instructed to ensure that any disputes that may arise will proceed through the alternative dispute resolution governed by legislation. What action would a lawyer most likely advise the negotiating teams to take in order to satisfy that requirement?

Which of the following would be a valid criticism of the use of arbitration clauses in contracts between investment brokers and their clients?

Identify the stages of a lawsuit and briefly describe the parties who would typically be involved.