Alternative Dispute Resolution

Question	Answer
Early Neutral Evaluation/Early Neutral Judicial Evaluation	No legally binding decision. An independent expert or judicial evaluator meets with the parties early on to provide a non-binding, confidential assessment of the dispute. Helpful in promoting settlement discussions.
Expert Determination	An independent expert is appointed by the parties on contractual terms which define his powers, this can mean his decision binds the parties. Suitable for technical matters, but not for a full hearing where credibility needs to be tested or where legal issues are in dispute as well as factual issues.
Mini-Trial	A neutral person presides over a panel consisting of executives from each side, which hears presentations from each side and then attempts to negotiate a settlement. Not binding.

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	Created by Elisabeth Ferrara about 6 years ago