Sentences with phrase «adopting alternative dispute»

In response to this, courts are upgrading efficiency and adopting alternative dispute procedures such as mediation.

Governor Ambode, who spoke at the May Day Rally, held at the Agege Stadium, Lagos, while attributing the industrial harmony and peace in the State to the maturity and responsibility of the labour unions, applauded them for adopting alternative dispute resolution mechanisms rather than resort to industrial actions.

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«(d) CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS - Until such time as rules are adopted under chapter 131 of this title providing for the confidentiality of alternative dispute resolution processes under this chapter, each district court shall, by local rule adopted under section 2071 (a), provide for the confidentiality of the alternative dispute resolution processes and to prohibit disclosure of confidential dispute resolution communications.».

«(a) CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN APPROPRIATE CASES - Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary and except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), each district court shall, by local rule adopted under section 2071 (a), require that litigants in all civil cases consider the use of an alternative dispute resolution process at an appropriate stage in the ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN APPROPRIATE CASES - Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary and except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), each district court shall, by local rule adopted under section 2071 (a), require that litigants in all civil cases consider the use of an alternative dispute resolution process at an appropriate stage in the litiDISPUTE RESOLUTION IN APPROPRIATE CASES - Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary and except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), each district court shall, by local rule adopted under section 2071 (a), require that litigants in all civil cases consider the use of an alternative dispute resolution process at an appropriate stage in the alternative dispute resolution process at an appropriate stage in the litidispute resolution process at an appropriate stage in the litigation.

«(b) AUTHORITY - Each United States district court shall authorize, by local rule adopted under section 2071 (a), the use of alternative dispute resolution processes in all civil actions, including adversary proceedings in bankruptcy, in accordance with this chapter, except that the use of arbitration may be authorized only as provided in section 654.

Each United States district court shall devise and implement its own alternative dispute resolution program, by local rule adopted under section 2071 (a), to encourage and promote the use of alternative dispute resolution in its district.

The Act defines alternative means of dispute resolution as «any procedure that is used to resolve issues in controversy * * *» It defines «issue in controversy» as «an issue which is material to a decision concerning an administrative program of an agency, and with which there is disagreement * * *» The Act requires that each Federal agency adopt a policy that addresses the use of ADR and appoint a Dispute Resolution Specdispute resolution as «any procedure that is used to resolve issues in controversy * * *» It defines «issue in controversy» as «an issue which is material to a decision concerning an administrative program of an agency, and with which there is disagreement * * *» The Act requires that each Federal agency adopt a policy that addresses the use of ADR and appoint a Dispute Resolution SpecDispute Resolution Specialist.

The European Union is adopting regulations on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and online dispute resolution (ODR), according to a press release and associated documents, including a draft ODR regulation.

The purpose of the recently adopted SCC - ISDA model clause is to facilitate the use of arbitration as a recommendable dispute resolution alternative by banks and financial institutions.

Where appropriate, we will recommend Alternative Dispute Resolution, or adopt an aggressive approach and pursue the matter to trial.

On the rare occasions that conduct is a relevant factor, the following approach may be adopted; Allegations of conduct should be included in Form E although the parties should be discouraged from raising allegations of conduct unless absolutely necessary; The district judge should clarify at the directions appointment whether conduct is being pursued and, if so, order particulars to be given of the precise allegations relied on and give directions as to the evidence to be adduced by each party; An alternative route may be to defer the filing and service of conduct statements until after the family dispute resolution hearing to allow potential settlement to be explored; It should be taken into account that conduct is one of the relevant considerations in determining whether proceedings should be transferred to the High Court, although conduct alone is unlikely to be sufficient to justify a transfer.

We understand that unlike many other areas of litigation, parties involved in civil, criminal and family disputes often need to maintain a relationship after a dispute has been resolved, so we promote and adopt collaborative and alternative dispute resolution solutions wherever appropriate.