Is the Arbitration Process Confidential?

Is The Arbitration Process Confidential?

Unlike court trials, arbitrations are not public. All of the information which is discussed during an arbitration is confidential and any matters which are unveiled are typically non-discoverable during future proceedings. Because of this, nothing that is stated during the arbitration is subject to use, for either defense or prosecution, during a follow-up court proceeding. This is due to the fact that the individuals are more likely to be forthcoming with settlement offers within an arbitration if there is no worry that any of the information will be used at a later date in court against them.

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Randolph Wolf, Esq.
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Arbitration Vs. Mediation

Arbitration and mediation are both forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), a method for resolving disputes outside of the courts. While they are closely related, an arbitrator is appointed to make a final decision, while a mediator simply facilitates the resolution of a dispute.

Parties involved in mediation are not required to reach a final decision. However, binding agreements can be made if participants choose to contract an "agreement settlement."

Mediation or arbitration may be used instead of the traditional court system, however, both parties must first agree to either mediation or arbitration.

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