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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Dec. 30, 2006

Ins and Outs of Discovery

FOCUS COLUMN - By Richard Chernick - There is no more contentious issue in arbitration than the entitlement to and proper scope of discovery. On one hand, parties often agree on arbitration to be rid of the expense and distraction that discovery has become in the civil litigation process. On the other hand, they fear a hearing process that deprives them of reasonable access to information.

Focus Column

By Richard Chernick
     
      There is no more contentious issue in arbitration than the entitlement to and proper scope of discovery. On one hand, parties often agree on arbitration to be rid of the expense and distraction that discovery has become in the civil litigation process. On the other hand, they fear a hearing process that deprives them of reasonable access to information.
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