Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Section
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Section History
The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Section was founded on April
22, 1995, originally called the Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution
(CoManDR) Section, when the Board of Governors of the Minnesota State
Bar Association approved its bylaws.This action was in response to the increasing use of Alternative Dispute
Resolution (ADR) in the State of Minnesota and particularly the recent
mandate requiring consideration of ADR in civil matters. That mandate,
codified in the General Rules of Practice for Minnesota Courts, Rule 114,
has since been expanded to encompass family law matters.
In the bylaws, the stated purpose for the section is to (1) promote the
work of the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) in the field of Conflict
Management and Dispute Resolution, and to (2) improve the practice, elevate
the standards, and advance the cause of Alternative Dispute Resolution
in the State of Minnesota.
Unlike other sections of the MSBA, membership in the section is not limited
to MSBA members, but includes "any interested member of the public."
Since the State of Minnesota does not require qualified neutrals to also
be attorneys, this departure is significant in that it encourages all
neutrals in the State of Minnesota to participate actively in the Section.
Mission Statement
To advance and promote the field of conflict management and dispute resolution,
and to improve the practice, elevate the standards, and educate practitioners,
the bench and the public regarding ADR in Minnesota.
Goals
Continue programming for monthly lunch meetings; establish relationships
with other MSBA sections whose members use ADR services; maintain and
promote a web directory of section members; participate actively in the
ADR Institute; provide education to other members of the MSBA and the
public regarding the benefits of using ADR; provide commentary and collaborate
with other groups on legislative and ethical issues; publicize and educate
regarding key developments and opportunities in ADR.
Looking Ahead to the Section's Future
Goals
The Section will continue to hold monthly meetings which address topics
of interest to ADR professionals and those interested in the field; monitor
proposed legislation and rules affecting ADR processes; maintain on-going
communications with the Joint Committee on the Model Standards of Conduct
for Mediators; work closely with the ADR Review Board in ensuring the
enforcement of ethical standards; provide commentary and input on proposed
uniform acts; participate in the planning and presentation of the Annual
ADR Institute; promote the use of ADR in federal courts; encourage collaboration
with other Sections of the state bar and other ADR organizations; and
encourage active participation by all individuals with an interest in
the use of alternative dispute resolution.
Contact
You can obtain more information about the Section, its activities, and
the benefits of membership by contacting one of its members.
View Promulgation
of Amendments to the MN General Rules of Practice
View Rule 114 01-01-2005 Amendments
View Rule 114 01-01-2005
Amendments redline version
View General
Rules of Practice Committee recommendations regarding Rule 114 and other
matters
View Commentary on the Revised Uniform Mediation Act
View the Report on the Revised Uniform
Arbitration Act.
View the new Rule 114 Appendix:
Code of Ethics for Neutrals.View Comments and Recommendations
on the Proposed Amendment of the ABA's Model Rules of Professional Conduct
To Allow Multidisciplinary Practice Organizations.
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Updated
01/26/2010
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