Alternative Dispute Resolution for Government Contracts is the only resource that provides a comprehensive treatment of ADR in government contracts. It presents a complete discussion of the various ADR procedures together with their advantages and disadvantages, allowing readers to reach an informed decision as to which ADR mode is most suitable for resolution of a specific dispute.
Along with covering The Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1996, Executive Orders and other applicable regulations are thoroughly discussed.
Alternative Dispute Resolution for Government Contracts covers the "hot" areas of ADR, including confidentiality, conflicts of interest, finality of arbitration awards, enforcement of awards and settlement agreements together with all the relevant citations.
It will also help you analyze which type of approach is most effective for each of the main ADR processes and the preparation necessary for all members of an ADR team.
Donald P. Arnavas has served the government contracting community as an attorney, judge and scholar for over 40 years. An active mediator and arbitrator, Arnavas has held the position of adjunct professor of law at Penn State/Dickinson School of Law since 1983. He is also a visiting law lecturer for the University of Sydney, the Australian National University and the University of the West of England as well as the Judge Advocate General's school in Charlottesville, Virginia. Arnavas has authored The Government Contract Guide Book, now in its 3rd edition, which has been used in about 50 universities and law schools and has penned over 30 legal articles.
