BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES ON DISPUTE RESOLUTION

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BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES ON DISPUTE RESOLUTION

• Clyde W. Lea
• Deputy General Counsel Litigation,
• Employment and Compliance
• ConocoPhillips
• January 2009

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Business Objectives

• Fair Acceptable Outcome
• Cost Effective Process
• Timely Resolution
• Minimal Collateral Damage
• Enforceable Award

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Dispute Resolution Alternatives

• Negotiation
• Mediation
• Advisory Opinions (Mini-Trials, etc.)
• Arbitration
• Litigation

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Common Disputes Types

• General Commercial Disputes
• Co-Venturer Partner Disputes
• Large Construction Project Disputes
• Employment Claims
• Intellectual Property Disputes
• Environmental Claims
• Product Liability Personal Injury Claims
• International Disputes (Private Sovereign)

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Factors Affecting Choice of Alternative

• Whats Available
• Amount in Controversy
• Predictability of Outcome
• Impact on Relationships (Continuing or Single
  Transaction)
• Cost of Proceedings
• Timeliness
• Enforceability and Finality