Comparing Video ADR and Other ADR Modes
Criteria | Video | In-Person | Phone |
---|---|---|---|
Maintain Social Distancing | ✔ | ✔ | |
Mediator/Arbitrator Facilitation of Process | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Live (Real-Time) Communications | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Face-to-Face Communications (see non-verbals and demeanor) | ✔ | ✔ | |
No Travel Time or Travel Expense | ✔ | ✔ | |
Sign/Execute Documents Timely | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Confidential Process | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Participant Safety | ✔ | ?? | ✔ |
Participants May Meet Privately (caucus or the like) | ✔ | ✔ | ?? |
Share Presentations, Exhibits, and Documents | ✔ | ✔ | ?? |
Attorney Presentation May Include Visuals | ✔ | ✔ |