Discusses the purposes of ADR, the nature of conflict

This week’s lesson discusses the purposes of ADR, the nature of conflict, and the parties thereto. Consider and comment on the following questions:

1. Between the “English Rule” and the “American Rule”, which do you think is more fair, and why? What are your thoughts on the reality that it is sometimes cheaper for a party to settle a legal dispute even when he or she is not at fault? Is ADR an adequate solution for this?
2. Think of a recent conflict you had with someone. Describe how the conflict evolved in terms of the five stages discussed in the lesson.