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001			ABS65119
008			020228n2002 000 0 eng u
035			_a(Sirsi) u116895
100			_aAtkinson, D.
245			_aMed-ad keeps disputes out of the courts
260			_c2002
490			_aConstruction News _v(6753) 14 February 2002, 10(1)
520			_aDescribes combining mediation and arbitration to resolve construction disputes, joining both terms into med-ad. Cites "Glencot Development and Design v Ben Barratt & Son" as case where adjudicator acting as mediator led to partiality. Med- ad approach differs in that parties sign an agreement confirming that any party can refer the dispute to adjudication at any time, thus reconciling conflicting requirements of mediator's and arbitrator's roles. In "Floods of Queensferry v Shand Construction", judge encouraged informal approach to clarify issues in advance of any court hearing. Med-ad process can speed up process and reaffirms current thinking of reduction of confrontation and encouraging dialogue. Example of Atkinson's Law suggested form of agreement for med-ad can be found at http://www.atkinson-law.com
590			_aABS
650			_aMANAGEMENT-DISPUTE AVOIDANCE, MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION-DISPUTE MANAGEMENT AND RESOLUTION-ARBITRATION
650			_aMEDIATION
650			_aDISPUTES
650			_aGLENCOT DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN CO LTD V BARRATT & SON
650			_aFLOODS OF QUEENSFERRY LTD V SHAND CONSTRUCTION AND OTHERS
690			_aDispute resolution _96236
942			_n0
999			_c69632 _d69632