ABA TASK FORCE RELEASES MEDIATION RECOMMENDATIONS-AND CALLS FOR MORE RESEARCH

摘要

A two-year-old American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution task force wrapped up its investigation work in February by issuing a report confirming some long-held beliefs about civil mediation practice, but also setting out new suggested guidance for parties and neutrals. The 17-member Task Force on Improving the Quality of Mediation produced a couple of obvious findings: Mediation parties say preparation by mediators, parties, and counsel is paramount, and mediator "persistence" is an important ADR value.