A Research agenda: What we need to know about court-connected ADR

Date Published:
Source
Dispute Resolution Magazine
Authors:
Hensler D.R.
Volume
6
Issue
1
Page Numbers
15-17

This article outlines a research agenda that focuses on the use of ADR for civil money disputes that have already reached the filing stage. The author asks: What is actually going on in court-related ADR programs?, What is the effect on litigation and court costs?, Why is there a perception that ADR saves time and money?, and What processes are preferred by parties and lawyers?, and why?