JAMS

Practical Law Glossary Item w-000-4901 (Approx. 3 pages)

Glossary

JAMS

JAMS is a full service alternative dispute resolution institution in the US that provides arbitration and mediation services for domestic and international disputes. JAMS maintains a roster of neutrals who are available to serve as arbitrators and mediators, many of whom are former judges. JAMS provides arbitration and mediation services under various rules, guidelines, and procedures, including:

JAMS Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures.
JAMS Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures.
JAMS Arbitration Discovery Protocols.
JAMS Class Action Procedures.
JAMS Policy on Consumer Arbitrations Pursuant to Pre-Dispute Clauses Minimum Standards of Procedural Fairness.
JAMS Engineering and Construction Arbitration Rules and Procedures.
JAMS Engineering and Construction Arbitration Rules & Procedures (Expedited).
JAMS Policy on Employment Arbitration Minimum Standards of Procedural Fairness.
JAMS Employment Arbitration Rules and Procedures.
JAMS International Arbitration Rules.
JAMS Efficiency Guidelines for the Pre-Hearing Phase of International Arbitrations.
JAMS International Mediation Rules.

In addition, JAMS offers appellate review of an arbitral award under the JAMS Optional Arbitration Appeal Procedure.

JAMS provides administrative services including:

Assisting the parties with the appointment of the arbitrator or mediator.
Arranging hearings.
Providing for each case a case manager who:
- coordinates the schedule;
- communicates with the arbitrator;
- provides notices;
- handles billing; and
- distributes the award.

For more information on JAMS arbitrations, see JAMS Arbitration Toolkit.

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JAMS

Practical Law Glossary Item w-000-4901 (Approx. 3 pages)

JAMS