Unit Summary: Alternative Dispute Resolution

Review Question for Chapter 4

Scenario: Loren Hills, a young back-up vocalist has an employment contract with the record label Cheapskates LLC. Based on confidential information she received from a friend in the human resources department, Loren knows that her contract pays her significantly less than two male back-up vocalists who signed at the same time as her and have about the same experience as her. Loren wants to know if she sue Cheapskates for sex discrimination or if she should try alternative dispute resolution.

Define each type of alternative dispute resolution. What are the pros and cons of alternative dispute resolution? Explain. What advice would you give Loren? Which type of dispute resolution would be best for Loren v. Cheapskates?

Part two:

Review Question: Most Important Legal Concept, Idea or Theory

What was the most important legal concept, idea, or theory you studied in this unit? What is one specific example that explains this concept, idea, or theory? Please write at least 150 words.