H. Curtis Meanor

Hon. William A. Dreier, H. Curtis Meanor, Peter J. Smith, Lee A. Rosengard | Norris McLaughlin

Editor: What factors should corporate counsel consider when establishing an ADR agreement with a business partner? Dreier: Do not forget that the other party is, and hopefully will remain, a "business partner." There are three resolution stages: negotiation, mediation and arbitration. Most...

Hon. William A. Dreier, John E. Osborn, Christine Newhall, Kathleen A. Roberts, David J. Schaibley, H. Curtis Meanor | Norris McLaughlin

Editor: What key topics should be covered when contracting with an ADR neutral? Dreier: When contracting with an ADR neutral, there are six principal areas to be covered: Background: The parties should understand the neutral's qualifications, experience, training, attitude towards the mediation...

Hon. William A. Dreier, H. Curtis Meanor | Norris McLaughlin

Editor: What are the key components of a successful ADR program? Bryan: The key ADR program component that encourages alternative dispute resolution use is to require individuals responsible for and deeply involved in cases to think outside the procedural and strategic box at an early stage in...