ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH IN USE FOR LAW

 

PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH IN USE FOR LAW 25. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

 

A Alternative dispute resolution Anna Chapter heads the Litigation team in a large firm of solicitors. She is talking to a client about alternative dispute resolution. ‘Alternative dispute resolution, often abbreviated to ADR, is well-established in a number of jurisdictions, including the USA, Canada and Australia. Over recent years, we’ve seen the emergence of mediation organisations and dispute resolvers, some on the Internet. In the UK, ADR is positively promoted for use in a wide range of civil disputes, including small claims, including small claims, family matters, construction or building contracts, and complex international commercial disputes. It’s generally proposed as B ADR procedures   ADR refers to a number of different procedures used to reach a settlement. Some frequently used methods are: ·         Arbitration-this is a more formal and binding process where the dispute is resolved by the arbitrator nominated by both parties. EXERCISES 25.1 Complete the table with words from A and B opposite and related forms. Put a stress mark in front of the stressed syllable in each word. The first one has been done for you. 25.2 Complete the extract from a model ADR clause with words from the table above and A opposite. Pay attention to the grammatical context. 25.3 Complete the extract from an email about online ADR using words from the table above and A and B opposite. Pay attention to the grammatical context. Tom-there’s been some client interest in online ADR. Settlement websites in the US  are offering a mediation service on the basis of an agreed (1)_____________ by the parties. 25.4 Are the following statements true or false? Find reasons for your answers in A and B opposite. 1. Online mediation is a formal and binding process. 2. The adjudicator passes email responses between parties online. 3. Online mediation is commonly used to resolve construction disputes.

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