Settling Disputes Chapter 4
Methods to Solving Disputes Conflicts everyday way of life Positive and Negative Aspects Arguments against having to resort to going to court Time Consuming Stressful Expensive Can make the problem even worse!
Ways to Settle Disputes Before Court! Negotiation - informal Mediation – third party convenes Arbitration – labor relations
Negotiation Most common More “informal” Sometimes uses attorneys to get a “settlement” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHtaek38Erg
Mediation Uses a third party to serve as a “mediator” Mediator simply goes “back and forth” until agreement is reached Mediator CANNOT force settlement! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOd69e0hnWQ
Sample Mediation Session http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Oji5dxQemQ&feature=related
Arbitration Usually final step in process before court Both sides must agree Arbitrator third party (usually a judge) Decision by arbitrator final Binding Arbitrationhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVb0GCcHaRY
Now It’s Your Turn!