RE: ADR11 Aug 2019 19:39
I see there a different ADR process...missed in initial reading court order that judge has ordered the mediation process of ADR . Below is taken from local rules of the court :
Mediation
Goal
The goal of mediation is to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement resolving all or part of the dispute by carefully exploring not only the relevant evidence and law, but also the parties’ underlying interests, needs and priorities.
Process
Mediation is a flexible, non-binding, confidential process in which a neutral lawyer-mediator facilitates settlement negotiations. The informal session typically begins with presentations of each side’s view of the case, through counsel, clients, or both. The mediator, who may meet with the parties in joint and separate sessions, works to:
* Improve communication across party lines;
* Help parties clarify and communicate their interests and understand those of their opponent;
* Probe the strengths and weaknesses of each party’s legal positions; and
* Identify areas of agreement and help generate options for a mutually agreeable resolution.
The mediator generally does not give an overall evaluation of the case. Mediation can extend beyond traditional settlement discussion to broaden the range of resolution options, often by exploring litigants’ needs and interests that may be independent of the legal issues in controversy.
Maybe the final sentence above was in judges mind when ordering this route .