There is a new Podcast up on the ABA main page regarding Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) that includes consideration of online arbitration and mediation. It notes the importance of OArb (online arbitration), and its growth in the “age of covid.” It is a friendly discussion about how to assess ODR and its value in expanding access to justice. The podcast is freely available at: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/dispute_resolution/resources/resolutions-a-podcast-about-dispute-resolution-and-prevention/resolutions-podcast-access-to-justice-and-the-efficacy-of-odr-processes/
Additionally, the link on Apple Podcasts is: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversation-about-access-to-justice-efficacy-odr-processes/id1455143114?i=1000497068343
See : American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, 2020. A Conversation About Access To Justice And The Efficacy Of ODR Processes. [podcast] Resolutions: A Podcast About Dispute Resolution and Prevention. Available at: <https://www.americanbar.org/groups/dispute_resolution/resources/resolutions-a-podcast-about-dispute-resolution-and-prevention/resolutions-podcast-access-to-justice-and-the-efficacy-of-odr-processes/>
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