Med-Arb
A hybrid process starting with mediation and switching to binding arbitration if mediation fails.
Example
Under med-arb, unresolved issues after mediation were decided by the same neutral acting as arbitrator.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as Med-Arb (recognized in ON under Family Law Act; arbitrator must use Canadian law).
Related Terms
mediationarbitrationsettlement-negotiation