Aba Ethics Guidance Analyzes Neutrals' Confidentiality And Solicitation Duties

摘要

Two Fall 2008 advisory opinions from an American Bar Association committee setting out mediator practice guidance are essential reads not only for neutrals, but also for parties who want to make better use of their time resolving their disputes out of court. The Committee on Mediator Ethical Guidance-set up by the ABA Section of Dispute Resolution to provide advisory responses to requests for help on the 2005 ABA/American Arbitration Association/ Association for Conflict Resolution Model Standards of Conduct for Mediators-has issued instructions on mediators' obligations to protect confidentiality when ordered by a court to testify about mediation communications.