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Southwestern University Law School

Drafting/Negotiating Tech Agreements


Class #12
Dispute Resolution
Professor Michael D. Scott
Overview
Why not litigation?

Cost

Time

Potential disclosure of trade secrets

Public

Alternatives
Arbitration
Mediation
Arbitration

What is it?
Perceived benefits?
Downside risks?
Mediation

What is it?
Perceived benefits?
Downside risks?
ADR Provisions

If the parties want to use ADR, it should be set forth in the agreement (p. 12-2)
Possible to agree to ADR after the dispute arises, but unlikely
Courts are turning to ADR, particularly in simple cases, to avoid clogging courts
Important Considerations

Who will do it?


How will arbitrator(s)/mediator(s) be chosen

How will they be compensated?


Discovery?
Right to seek equitable relief in court?
Binding or not?

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