Chapter 6 ADR

Alternate Dispute Resolution

ADR is fast becoming a viable alternative to litigation. Maryland has an ADR Commission.
As a practicing paralegal in Maryland I believe it is essential for you to know something about that Commission.
Another important website is the
American Arbitration Association.

	Using the following websites or print media answer the following questions.
	Please be specific as to where you found the information when citing your answers.

Maryland Alternate Dispute Resolution

	What are the three unique features of the Maryland ADR Commission.?
	Have they finished a final draft of their short term actions plan?
	What do they want to have as their ultimate long term goal?
	Write an Informative Letter containing the information requested. Make sure you do not plagiarize. Quote where applicable.
	Cite legal sources properly including electronic sources. Citing Electronic Resources
	Insert letter into the ADR section of the Paralegal Reference Manual.

American Arbitration Association

	Visit the AAA website and review their new eCommerce Dispute Management Protocol.
	Write a brief paragraph about the protocol. Make sure you do not plagiarize. Quote where applicable.
	Cite legal sources properly including electronic sources. Citing Electronic Resources
	Insert paragraph into the ADR section of the Paralegal Reference Manual.

Introduction to Paralegal Studies Alternate Dispute Resolution

Introduction to Paralegal Studies
Alternate Dispute Resolution