Document Type
Article
Abstract
Many of the processes involved in traditional local land use review procedures involve two or more adversarial parties arguing their position with little to no consideration for the other party’s interest, and no regard for mutually beneficial outcome. This article describes a proposed New York law that would promote the use of mediation to supplement the traditional process. The article discusses studies geared towards testing the effectiveness of mediation, gives a review of out of state mediation legislation, as discusses corresponding court decisions. Finally, the article concludes with a review of the traditional roles of lawyers in the process, and identifies how mediation legislation will affect the role of lawyers.
Recommended Citation
John R. Nolon & Jessica A. Bacher, Bill Would Encourage Effective Dispute Resolution, N.Y. L.J., Oct. 15, 2008, at 5, http://digitalcommons.pace.edu/lawfaculty/663/.
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Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Commons, Environmental Law Commons, Land Use Law Commons