Can The Mediator Settle Our Case?
No. The mediator does not have any power to impose a settlement on the parties. Mediation is also voluntary in the sense that either party may, if it so chooses, abandon the mediation at any stage prior to the signing of an agreed settlement.
Other Louisiana Alternative Dispute Resolution FAQs
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What Is Arbitration?
A: Arbitration is a procedure in which a dispute is submitted, by agreement of the parties, to an arbitrator or to a tribunal of several arbitrators who give a decision …
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What Is Expedited Arbitration?
A: Expedited Arbitration is, as its name suggests, a form of arbitration in which certain modifications are introduced in order to ensure that the arbitration can be …
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What Does Claimant Mean?
A: Claimant means the party initiating arbitration.
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