Alternative dispute resolution preparation method and systems
First Claim
1. A method of performing a selected alternate dispute resolution procedure online comprising the steps of:
- selecting at least one alternate dispute resolution professional;
setting up a main chat room accessible by the alternate dispute resolution professional and first and second disputing parties;
setting up a private chat room accessible by a selected one of the disputing parties and counsel for the selected disputing party for conducting private information exchanges;
activating a virtual presenter accessible in the main chat room for presenting evidence; and
conducting the alternate dispute resolution procedure through the exchange of information through chat in the main chat room and the presentation of evidence using the virtual presenter.
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A method of performing a selected alternate dispute procedure online comprises the steps of selecting at least one alternate dispute resolution professional and setting up a main chat room accessible by the alternate dispute resolution professional and first and second disputing parties. A private chat room is set up which is accessible by a selected one of the disputing parties and counsel for the selected disputing parties for conducting private information exchanges. A virtual presenter is accessible and the main chat room is activated for presenting evidence. The alternate dispute resolution procedure is then conducted through the exchange of information through chat in the main chat room and the presentation of evidence using the virtual presenter.
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1. A method of performing a selected alternate dispute resolution procedure online comprising the steps of:
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selecting at least one alternate dispute resolution professional;
setting up a main chat room accessible by the alternate dispute resolution professional and first and second disputing parties;
setting up a private chat room accessible by a selected one of the disputing parties and counsel for the selected disputing party for conducting private information exchanges;
activating a virtual presenter accessible in the main chat room for presenting evidence; and
conducting the alternate dispute resolution procedure through the exchange of information through chat in the main chat room and the presentation of evidence using the virtual presenter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A computer network for implementing alternate dispute resolution procedures comprising:
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a plurality of interconnected terminals operable to;
maintain a first chat room for exchanging information between an alternate dispute resolution professional and a plurality of disputing parties;
maintain a second chat room for exchanging confidential information between said professional and a first one of said parties; and
maintain a third room for exchanging confidential information between said professional and a second one of said parties. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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