"10 days is too short. why choose a timeline that will cut off good discussions 20% of the time?
they shouldn't be specifying timelines at all, imho. But giving the ability to extend is better than nothing.
rah"
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UNCITRAL Working Group III on ODR - 25th Session
Started by Ruha Devanesan in Online Dispute Resolution. Last reply by Colin Rule 36 minutes ago. 28 Replies 0 Likes
The UN Commission on International Trade Law meets this week to continue discussions on a universal framework for international online dispute resolution interactions. If you're at the working group…Continue
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Looking for industry feedback. Legal Faceoff is looking for judges, mediators to test a new service. This is the first dispute/ mediation that was built for the legal industry.If interested please…Continue
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UN Working Group III (Online Dispute Resolution) 25th Session - Beginnings, and Scope
Posted by Jeff Aresty on May 21, 2012 at 11:38am 5 Comments 1 Like
Draft procedural rules are being reviewed during this WG session.
The member from Korea is elected the chair.
After procedural issues are resolved, the chair wants to start the discussion of the guidelines and minimum requirements for ODR providers and neutrals.
The IBO delegation consists of Daniel Rainey, Ruha Devanesan, Amanda Lipscomb, Rosie Almas and Jeff Aresty.
The first order of business is to adopt the agenda, set timetables for discussions, and aim for…
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ODR's Potential to Transform Digital Privacy
Posted by James Cormie on March 1, 2012 at 2:19pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Taking an expansive approach to online-dispute resolution, the evolution of digital privacy rights poses one of the most interesting areas for ODR to adapt, expand, and help consumers and businesses. Obama’s plan to enact a Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights, prescient efforts by major internet companies to introduce easy technological methods for consumers to elect to protect identity,…
Continue The International Demand for ODR is growing
Posted by James Cormie on January 31, 2012 at 12:11am 0 Comments 1 Like
It was reported yesterday that over 520,000 insurance claims disputes valued at more than 2.4 billion were settled outside the courts—a staggering number that dwarfs former records. And interestingly, 98% of arbitration filings were made online. The reasons are simple- arbitration produces cost savings, conserves time, and a pleasurable experience for customers. Companies…
Continue The International Demand for ODR is growing
Posted by James Cormie on January 31, 2012 at 12:10am 0 Comments 0 Likes
It was reported yesterday that over 520,000 insurance claims disputes valued at more than 2.4 billion were settled outside the courts—a staggering number that dwarfs former records. And interestingly, 98% of arbitration filings were made online. The reasons are simple- arbitration produces cost savings, conserves time, and a pleasurable experience for customers. Companies…
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Jeff Aresty replied to Ruha Devanesan's discussion UNCITRAL Working Group III on ODR - 25th Session"Several comments followed, questioning why there is a 10 day limit? One suggestion is to give the parties the ability to extend the 10 day period by agreement."
Jeff Aresty replied to Ruha Devanesan's discussion UNCITRAL Working Group III on ODR - 25th Session"Negotiations must be concluded within 10 days, or, the proceedings will proceed to the next phase. The Secretariat has left open whether or not there will be 2 or 3 more stages after negotiation."
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Colin Rule replied to Ruha Devanesan's discussion UNCITRAL Working Group III on ODR - 25th Session"I totally agree with that! Profeco/Concilianet is a great template for how it could work. Glad to know this is front and center.
So it sounds like we're not getting an agreement from this session, if the Russians are leading…"
Jeff Aresty replied to Ruha Devanesan's discussion UNCITRAL Working Group III on ODR - 25th Session"Article 5 - Negotiations
The first phase of the ODR proceedings are "direct negotiation by the parties" - the hope is that most proceedings will be resolved here; the Mexican delegate wants to make sure that all ODR tools are…"
Internet Bar Organization replied to Ruha Devanesan's discussion UNCITRAL Working Group III on ODR - 25th Session"For more photos from this conference, visit IBO's facebook page."
Jeff Aresty replied to Ruha Devanesan's discussion UNCITRAL Working Group III on ODR - 25th Session"Article 4 will be changed to have two sections:
Notice
Response
Annexes will be drafted for each of the two sections
The Russian delegate led the proposal, which will now follow similar procedures in the Arbitration provisions of…"
Internet Bar Organization replied to Ruha Devanesan's discussion UNCITRAL Working Group III on ODR - 25th Session"Presentation by Harvard Law School students on a proposed ODR Ombudsman system for the European Union, May 22nd 2012 at the UNICTRAL Working Group III conference."
Colin Rule replied to Ruha Devanesan's discussion UNCITRAL Working Group III on ODR - 25th Session"this is complicated. Very hard to confirm that communications have been received. I think if the requirement is that the communications are put on the platform and that the burden is on the party to access the platform, that's much…"
Jeff Aresty replied to Ruha Devanesan's discussion UNCITRAL Working Group III on ODR - 25th Session"Negotiations on definitions and how the ODR process will work; there is a lot of debate on the design of the flow of communications.
The Japanese delegate wants specific instructions in the rules on when a communication is received.…"
Jeff Aresty replied to Ruha Devanesan's discussion UNCITRAL Working Group III on ODR - 25th Session"Rapporteur
Judge Taha, delegate from Egypt, is elected Rapporteur for the Meeting.
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Jeff Aresty replied to Ruha Devanesan's discussion UNCITRAL Working Group III on ODR - 25th Session"Draft Article 3 - Communications
The Canadian delegate, Darin Thompson, expressed concern about the level of detail being negotiated by the Delegates.
The Internet Bar Organization raised the concern expressed by several NGOs in their morning…"
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