Common use of Expedited Mediation/Arbitration Process Clause in Contracts

Expedited Mediation/Arbitration Process. By mutual agreement, the parties may proceed to expedited arbitration as an alternative to the aforementioned arbitration procedure. Where the parties mutually agree to refer a matter to expedited arbitration, the following procedure shall apply: (a) All presentations are to be short and concise and are to include a comprehensive opening statement. The parties agree to make limited use of authorities during their presentations; (b) As the process is intended to be informal and non-legal, outside lawyers will not be used to represent either party; (c) Prior to rendering a decision the Arbitrator may assist the parties in mediating a resolution to the grievance. Where mediation fails, the Arbitrator's decision shall be brief and to the point; (d) The offices of Amica at Somerset House and the Union will be used for the process on an alternating basis starting with the union office; (e) The Arbitrator shall hear the grievances and shall render a decision within seven calendar days of such hearings. No written reasons for the decisions shall be provided beyond that which the Arbitrator deems appropriate to convey a decision; (f) All decisions of the Arbitrator are to be limited in application to that particular dispute and are without prejudice. These decisions shall have no precedential value and shall not be referred to by either party in any subsequent proceeding; (g) All settlements of expedited arbitration cases prior to hearing shall be without prejudice; (h) The parties shall equally share the costs of the fees and expenses of the Arbitrator; (i) The expedited Arbitrator, who shall act as a sole arbitrator, shall be mutually agreed to by the parties. It is agreed that arbitration decisions made under this provision will not be appealed.

Expedited Mediation/Arbitration Process. By mutual agreement, the parties Parties may proceed to expedited arbitration as an alternative to the aforementioned arbitration procedure. Where the parties Parties mutually agree to refer a matter to expedited arbitration, the following procedure shall apply: (a) All presentations are to be short and concise and are to include a comprehensive opening statement. The parties Parties agree to make limited use of authorities during their presentations; (b) As the process is intended to be informal and non-legal, outside lawyers will not be used to represent either partyParty; (c) Prior to rendering a decision the Arbitrator may assist the parties Parties in mediating a resolution to the grievance. Where mediation fails, the Arbitrator's ’s decision shall be brief and to the point; (d) The offices of Amica at Somerset House and the Union will be used for the process on an alternating basis starting with the union Union office; (e) The Arbitrator shall hear the grievances and shall render a decision within seven (7) calendar days of such hearings. No written reasons for the decisions shall be provided beyond that which the Arbitrator deems appropriate to convey a decision; (f) All decisions of the Arbitrator are to be limited in application to that particular dispute and are without prejudice. These decisions shall have no precedential value and shall not be referred refereed to by either party Party in any subsequent proceeding; (g) All settlements of expedited arbitration cases prior to hearing shall be without prejudice; (h) The parties Parties shall equally share the costs of the fees and expenses of the Arbitrator; (i) The expedited Arbitrator, who shall act as a sole arbitrator, shall be mutually agreed to by the partiesParties. It is agreed that arbitration decisions made under this provision will not be appealed.

Expedited Mediation/Arbitration Process. ‌ By mutual agreement, the parties may proceed to expedited arbitration as an alternative to the aforementioned arbitration procedure. Where the parties mutually agree to refer a matter to expedited arbitration, the following procedure shall apply: (a) All presentations are to be short and concise and are to include a comprehensive opening statement. The parties agree to make limited use of authorities during their presentations; (b) As the process is intended to be informal and non-legal, outside lawyers will not be used to represent either party; (c) Prior to rendering a decision decision, the Arbitrator may assist the parties in mediating a resolution to the grievance. Where mediation fails, the Arbitrator's decision shall be brief and to the point; (d) The offices of Amica at Somerset House and the Union will be used for the process on an alternating basis starting with the union office; (e) The Arbitrator shall hear the grievances and shall render a decision within seven calendar days of such hearings. No written reasons for the decisions shall be provided beyond that which the Arbitrator deems appropriate to convey a decision; (f) All decisions of the Arbitrator are to be limited in application to that particular dispute and are without prejudice. These decisions shall have no precedential value and shall not be referred to by either party in any subsequent proceeding; (g) All settlements of expedited arbitration cases prior to hearing shall be without prejudice; (h) The parties shall equally share the costs of the fees and expenses of the Arbitrator; (i) The expedited Arbitrator, who shall act as a sole arbitrator, shall be mutually agreed to by the parties. It is agreed that arbitration decisions made under this provision will not be appealed.

Expedited Mediation/Arbitration Process. ‌ By mutual agreement, the parties may proceed to expedited arbitration as an alternative to the aforementioned arbitration procedure. Where the parties mutually agree to refer a matter to expedited arbitration, the following procedure shall apply: (a) All all presentations are to be short and concise and are to include a comprehensive opening statement. The parties agree to make limited use of authorities during their presentations; (b) As as the process is intended to be informal and non-legal, outside lawyers will not be used to represent either party; (c) Prior prior to rendering a decision the Arbitrator may assist the parties in mediating a resolution to the grievance. Where mediation fails, the Arbitrator's decision shall be brief and to the point; (d) The offices of Amica at Somerset House Beechwood and the Union will be used for the process on an alternating basis starting with the union office; (e) The the Arbitrator shall hear the grievances and shall render a decision within seven (7) calendar days of such hearings. No written reasons for the decisions shall be provided beyond that which the Arbitrator deems appropriate to convey a decision; (f) All all decisions of the Arbitrator are to be limited in application to that particular dispute and are without prejudice. These decisions shall have no precedential value and shall not be referred to by either party in any subsequent proceeding; (g) All all settlements of expedited arbitration cases prior to hearing shall be without prejudice; (h) The the parties shall equally share the costs of the fees and expenses of the Arbitrator; (i) The the expedited Arbitrator, who shall act as a sole arbitrator, shall be mutually agreed to by the parties. It is agreed that arbitration decisions made under this provision will not be appealed.

Expedited Mediation/Arbitration Process. ‌ By mutual agreement, the parties may proceed to expedited arbitration as an alternative to the aforementioned arbitration procedure. Where the parties mutually agree to refer a matter to expedited arbitration, the following procedure shall apply: (a) All : all presentations are to be short and concise and are to include a comprehensive opening statement. The parties agree to make limited use of authorities during their presentations; (b) As ; as the process is intended to be informal and non-legal, outside lawyers will not be used to represent either party; (c) Prior ; prior to rendering a decision the Arbitrator may assist the parties in mediating a resolution to the grievance. Where mediation fails, the Arbitrator's decision shall be brief and to the point; (d) ; The offices of Amica at Somerset House Beechwood and the Union will be used for the process on an alternating basis starting with the union office; (e) The ; the Arbitrator shall hear the grievances and shall render a decision within seven (7) calendar days of such hearings. No written reasons for the decisions shall be provided beyond that which the Arbitrator deems appropriate to convey a decision; (f) All ; all decisions of the Arbitrator are to be limited in application to that particular dispute and are without prejudice. These decisions shall have no precedential value and shall not be referred to by either party in any subsequent proceeding; (g) All ; all settlements of expedited arbitration cases prior to hearing shall be without prejudice; (h) The ; the parties shall equally share the costs of the fees and expenses of the Arbitrator; (i) The Arbitrator;‌ the expedited Arbitrator, who shall act as a sole arbitrator, shall be mutually agreed to by the parties. It is agreed that arbitration decisions made under this provision will not be appealed.