Asked by Abbie Medina on Jul 27, 2024

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Which of the following is true regarding the use of legal counsel at arbitration proceedings?

A) It is up to each of the parties. They may have legal counsel or they may not.
B) Parties may not have legal counsel.
C) Parties may have legal counsel if they had legal counsel in mediation proceedings. Otherwise, legal counsel may not be used.
D) Individuals may have legal counsel, but corporations may not.
E) Corporations may have legal counsel, but individuals may not.

Legal Counsel

Professional legal advice or representation provided by an attorney or law firm.

Arbitration Proceedings

A form of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party makes a binding decision to resolve a dispute outside of court.

  • Understand the basic principles and types of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) including arbitration and mediation.
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Larry OmelaJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The use of legal counsel at arbitration proceedings is at the discretion of the parties involved. They can choose to have legal representation or proceed without it, depending on their preference and the specific rules of the arbitration forum.