Adr Law 531

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Constance Farmer

Presented to

Professor Thomas Bowman

LAW 351

1/14/2011

Learning Team Alternative Dispute Resolution Clause

In the event of a disagreement, dispute, clash, difference of opinion, problem, question, or claim with regards to the learning team assignment, learning team members shall reference the learning team charter ensuring that individually, they have followed the (1) written terms and guidelines, (2) expectations for time management and involvement, and have made their best attempt to follow the team strategy to (3) ensure fair and even contribution and collaboration. If agreement cannot be made between the two parties utilizing this contract, or if a team member is in breach of this contract, a negotiation between the two members should be attempted. Each member will utilize the following steps in proceeding with the negotiation and attempting, in good faith, to resolve the dispute:

(1) The member with the issue shall voice that issue verbally during the team conference call or choose to email the dispute within five hours of the call specifying ‘dispute’ in the subject line. If said member misses this agreed upon deadline, the team will move forward with all decisions determined during the conference call.

(2) If the dispute is between two members, each will present his/her offer to reach a voluntary settlement of the dispute via email with the subject ‘dispute-negotiation’ to each member of the learning team. Each party is allowed two counter offers. They shall negotiate with each other, and attempt to reach a reasonable resolution satisfactory to both parties and in the best interest of the group.

If they do not reach a solution within twenty-four hours, then, the matter shall be finally settled by the members of the group not directly involved in the negotiation via conference call and a vote. The matter will then be closed.

References

Cheeseman, H.R. (2010). Business...