About Affordable.law ℠
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Before reading & viewing this website we recommend you click on above TOP BAR - About What We Do - Focus
& Explainer links to quickly let you know the essentials of our organization. Thereafter, we hope you take your time to further explore what we have to offer. It goes without saying we much appreciate your visit. Our All-in-One local/national "networking" platform in the Netherlands is composed of an independent (self employed) group of experienced professionals like (former) lawyers, barristers, solicitors or attorneys, judges, mediators, university professors, and other legal interest groups. We aim to offer a venue where members seeking counsel/consult are linked to "participating" professionals who provide competent, affordable, secure, transparent and speedy justice. View All-in-One graphical outline
Our Mission statements are :Value for Money : To offer honest, simple, and transparent pricing. To offer services without compromising any of our core values. Specifically to be professional and with unquestionable integrity.For the People : To offer Legal & Non-Legal Counselling / Consulting services for everyone, not just those who can afford it.To offer new and innovative ideas : To always push the boundaries of conventional thinking.Force for Good : We would like to see ourselves as making a positive contribution to peoples lives and as a force for good.
WHAT WE DO # 1 :
Our Focus is on Seekers & Providers
AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ We are an "All-In-One" Local/National and International "networking" platform where Advice Seekers ( Individuals/Companies and Governments ) meet legal and non-legal Advice Providers ( Mediators/Arbitrators/Judges/Counsellors and Consultants ) in a competent, affordable, secure, transparent and speedy manner. Our platforms are active with a focus on Counselling, Consulting and Conflict Resolution which comply fully with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In your search for affordable help we will use advanced algorithms so as to deliver you with pinpoint accuracy the best and most affordable "vetted" ( HireRight ) professionals in your local, national areas and even around the world in 45 countries.
INDIVIDUALS
Counsel / Consult "Seekers" such as Individuals & Medical / Veterinary Professionals receive "Conflict Resolution" services in real time by "vetted" Professionals in a speedy, expert and affordable manner.
COMPANIES / ORGANIZATIONS
Counsel / Consult "Seekers" such as Companies & Organizations ( all types ) receive "Conflict Resolution" services in real time by "vetted" Professionals in a speedy, expert and affordable manner.
GOVERNMENTS
Counsel / Consult "Seekers" such as Governments ( all types ) receive "Conflict Resolution" services in real time by "vetted" Professionals in a speedy, expert and affordable manner.
TRAINED/
PROFESSIONALS
"Vetted" Professionals such as Lawyers, Arbitrators, Mediators, Judges & Counsellors provide Conflict Resolution & Counsel / Consult services in real time and in a speedy, expert and affordable manner.
WHAT WE DO # 2 :
Our Platform covers :
- All Services
- Mediation
- Arbitration
- Legal Opinion
- Counselling
- Consulting
WHAT WE DO # 3 :
Data Privacy & Security - Safe & Secure :
How AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ and its subsidiaries honor Privacy Rights & Security ?
Most data privacy laws require transparency about how a company collects information and how that information will be treated. AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ provides privacy notices to all individuals who share their personal data with the company. These privacy notices include a plain language explanation of how the company uses data, what rights data subjects have related to their data, and how to exercise rights. AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ has taken all measures to safeguard information. The website is heavily protected like internet banking with leading bank institutions. Our operations are secured by 256-bit SSL, the highest security in the industry. Furthermore, our servers are protected by Two Factor Autentication (TFA) and Imunify
What is data privacy ?
Data privacy refers to the right of an individual to have control over how their personal information is collected and used. Many countries around the world have enacted laws that protect the privacy of their residents. These global data privacy laws, including the EU’s GDPR
Protection Regulation (GDPR), establish rules for the purpose of increasing the control individuals have over their digital data.What data is protected ?
Personal data – also known in various countries as personal information or personally identifiable information (PII) – is any information that, alone or taken together, relates to an identified or identifiable individual. This definition is broad and includes not only names and addresses, but national ID numbers, biometric information such as fingerprints, salary, and geolocation information.
WHAT WE DO # 4 :
Where across the Netherlands we operate :
We are creating a world where technology is
no longer a barrier to building a successful business online Anytime, Anyday & Anywhere
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Management Team
Our management team is a team whose results are leveraged by increased cooperation and teamwork encompassing all the different functions of the organization, not only within the Netherlands but across some # 45 countries
Huibert.H.W. Arnold. Pres. & CEO Profile
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Ashish Sharma
Director ITHeather Parsons
Business Development DirecorJeffrey Behrendt
Legal CounselLiana van Kleek
Chief Court ClerkJames Proudfoot
Financial Direcor
( Note: Also view our Provincial Management Teams )
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Ever heard the phrase that happy customers are your biggest advocates ?
How do I become a member
at what cost ?
The virtual solution as transparent and predictable as possible"
Before proceeding, ask yourself : Why should I subscribe as member, What makes
AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ so special ? We refer you to Answers. A. Temporary Membership ( "No-Charge" ) B. Full-Time & Active Membership ( "With-Without Fees" )
With a minimum capacity of #20,000 cases simultaneously, we welcome you to the the Netherlands's most
exciting and largest on & off-line network providing Counsel / Consult & Conflict Resolution. Each Individual and/or Company in good standing ( without a criminal past ) shall be eligible for membership.AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ is composed of an independent (self employed) group of experienced professionals like Professional Counsellors, (former) Lawyers, Barristers, Solicitors or Attorneys, Judges, Mediators, University Professors, Industry and other legal interest groups. AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ aims to offer a venue where client members are linked to independent "participating" professionals who can provide competent, affordable, secure, transparent and speedy justice. These professionals whilst not being employees of AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ have been thoroughly vetted prior to offering their services. Each membership has access to different functions. Quoted fees may be subject to change without prior notice. Click below button for further detailed info.
Individual & Family Do you wish to control costs and maintain a predictable path to solve current and/or future conflicts ? If yes, then ensure you register with AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠'s monthly membership and insist that in all your contracts any/all disputes, such as employment contracts will be settled through AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠. Always look for the member
logo. Note the many benefits for individuals when joining AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ in the Netherlands. We welcome you ! Company & Org. Use AFFORDABLE.LAW as your in house legal counsel.
Here are some advantages of registering as member : 1. Should you need to litigate then you can do so through AFFORDABLE.LAW knowing the process will be professional, speedy and at lowest possible costs. 2. Labor issues can be completed in a quick and painless way. Hefty legal fees are a thing of the past. When a new employee starts he/she agrees to have AFFORDABLE.LAW arbitration at time of resignation. We welcome you !
Municipal, Provincial, State, Region & Others Does your Government wish to "embrace" the new technologies and reach an infinite new market? If yes, check out AFFORDABLE.LAW. Do you wish to control costs and maintain a predictable path to solve current and/or future conflicts ? If yes, then ensure you register and insist that in all your contracts any/all disputes, such as employment contracts will be settled through AFFORDABLE.LAW.
Charitable Org. A charity as an institution engaged in relief of the poor is somewhat outdated. Charities can support many causes, from providing financial aid to those in need to supporting and spreading awareness for animal rights or other issues.We define as one that is organized and operated for purposes that are beneficial to the public interest. AFFORDABLE.LAW is a proud sponsor of the Int'l Red Cross. We welcome all your applications.
Medical Physician Full Membership includes your personal website : You supply the content , we supply the scripts, domain name & hosting. Click here for sample.
As agents of health promotion, prevention and restoration, you probably know more than anyone how valuable and fragile human life can be. While your role as medical practitioners is driven by great responsibility, medical errors may occur at any stage in the process of providing patient care.
AFFORDABLE.LAW provides an excellent venue to settle your current & future conflicts. We offer speedy, professional, litigation at lowest possible costs. Vetted AFFORDABLE.LAW legal professionals ensure hefty fees & settlement costs are the past. We even negotiate "on your behalf" lower malpractice premiums with NL insuarance companies. Welcome on board the Netherlands's largest on & off-line network.
Dental Physician Full Membership includes your personal website : You supply the content , we supply the scripts, domain name & hosting. Click here for sample.
In todays legal climate, even the finest dentist is at risk of a malpractice claim, not only his or her actions, but also for the actions of employees. With AFFORDABLE.LAW, you have the support of a conflict resolution program that understands the malpractice risk you face and what you need to protect yourself and your dental practice.
AFFORDABLE.LAW provides an excellent venue to settle your current & future conflicts. We offer speedy, professional, litigation at lowest possible costs. Vetted AFFORDABLE.LAW legal professionals ensure hefty fees & settlement costs are the past. We even negotiate "on your behalf" lower malpractice premiums. Welcome on board the Netherlands's largest on & off-line network providing Counsel / Consult & Conflict Resolution.
Veterinary Physician Full Membership includes your personal website : You supply the content , we supply the scripts, domain name & hosting. Click here for sample.
The law of veterinary malpractice is pretty much like that of its theoretical ancestor, medical malpractice. And although the numbers are tiny compared to medical malpractice, more veterinary malpractice suits are filed every year. The fact is that for a animal owner, pursuing a malpractice lawsuit is rarely practical. By the time you factor in attorney fees, and all the other miscellaneous costs of a lawsuit, the cost of going to court will probably exceed the amount eventually recovered. Many veterinarians carry malpractice insurance, and an animal owner may well be able to reach a settlement using the e-Court venue without going to a traditional court. Welcome on board the the Netherlands's largest on & off-line network providing Counsel / Consult & Conflict Resolution.
In-House Professionals Members of the Directory, Selection & Supervisory Boards & Advisory Council as well as Administrators Where relevant can you perform Counselling & Consulting in an electronic venue ? Can you bring the parties together in an environment where parties can freely, confidentially present their position ? e-Court offers unmatched opportunities to meet and network with similarly highly respected individuals throughout the world. In return, AFFORDABLE.LAW expects these individuals to help "safeguard" the integrity, service quality and transparency of the entire e-Court operation. * Includes fin. compensation. Positions are limited. We welcome your enquiries.
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Note : ** You are required to complete the registration form with full motivational information "why" you believe you have the credentials & can make a solid contribtion to AFFORDABLE LAW in the Netherlands. Also view our Provincial Management Teams
All entities Under special circumstances we accept your application for this membership type. You are required to complete the registration form with full motivational information "why" you believe you should have our invitation. This information will be verified/approved.
You will have access to most functions such as detailed "membership search" but you will not be able to submit a legal case for e-Court arbitration. Please note, the many advantages for individuals,companies and others when joining AFFORDABLE.LAW. Welcome on board the Netherlands's largest on & off-line network providing Counsel / Consult & Conflict Resolution.
Member Coordinators Interested to join us ? We offer a stimulating "virtual home" office environment. We believe that time an experienced member coordinator spend on a particular case is pure thinking, not paperwork !
e-Court is anticipated to handle a "very" high volume of litigation cases throughout the Netherlands hence we are constantly looking for qualified candidates. We welcome your application !
Welcome on board the Netherlands's largest on & off-line network providing Counsel / Consult & Conflict Resolution.
* Includes fin. compensation. Court Clerks
Can you perform in an electronic court of law; prepare docket of cases; secure information for arbitrators & judges; and contact witnesses, and litigants to obtain information in an electronic environment? If affirmative then consider joining us ? We offer a stimulating "virtual home" environment without the hassles of a regulatory court. We believe that the time an experienced clerk spends on a particular case is pure thinking, not paperwork ! Financial Manager
Can you manage financial transactions involving general funds, grants, contracts and/or gift accounts. Perform comprehensive analysis and projections, relating to e-Court business and research trends.
e-Court offers unmatched opportunities to meet and network with similarly highly respected individuals throughout the world. In return, e-Court expects these individuals to help "safeguard" the integrity of the entire e-Court operation. Mediator Full Membership includes your personal website : You supply the content , we supply the scripts, domain name & hosting. Click here for sample. Annual subscription includes "extraordinary" benefits. Not just access to our entire USA member database but also our Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, USA, UK and other approx. #45 country databases ( where completed ). What a way to let e-Court greatly enhance your prospects. View what sets us apart & say NO to traditional offices. e-Court anticipates to handle a "very" high volume of mediation cases throughout the Netherlands. We offer a stimulating "virtual home" office environment.
Arbitrator Full Membership includes your personal website : You supply the content , we supply the scripts, domain name & hosting. Click here for sample.
Interested to join us ? We offer a stimulating "virtual home" office environment. We believe that time an experienced member coordinator spend on a particular case is pure thinking, not paperwork !
We believe that time an experienced arbitrator ( for binding decisions ) spend on a particular case is pure thinking, not paperwork ! At its core, arbitration is a form of dispute resolution. We place our member clients interests before any other parties(s) and we strictly abide by our mission statement!
Judge Full Membership includes your personal website : You supply the content , we supply the scripts, domain name & hosting. Click here for sample.
Judges interpret the law, assess the evidence, and control hearings in the e-Court electronic courtrooms. Most importantly, our judges are impartial decision-makers in the pursuit of justice. e-Court's legal opinions are established by judges who spend time on a particular case with pure thinking, not paperwork ! We offer a stimulating "virtual home" environment without the hassles of a regulatory court. We believe that the time an experienced judge spends on a particular case is pure thinking, not paperwork !
Counsellor/Consultant Full Membership includes your personal website : You supply the content , we supply the scripts, domain name & hosting. Click here for sample.
e-Court Counsellors help people to explore feelings and emotions and allow member clients to reflect on past events and consider alternative ways of doing things. Counsel & Consult work in a confidential setting and help clients to make their own choices within the framework of an agreed contract. e-Court offers unmatched opportunities to meet and network with similarly highly respected individuals throughout the world. In return, e-Court expects them to help "safeguard" the integrity of the entire e-Court operation.
You shall be entitled to display the member vignette on your letter heading and website.
When you join the family as a full member you can participate in our vast Global (social) resolution network, enjoy benefits such as unsurpassed security, vanity urls, escrow privileges, legal document archives, accounting software, video software, deep discounts on proprietary software plus many other benefits, not least of all conflict resolution & counselling and consulting from "vetted" professionals on a variety of issues with prior knowledge of costs & duration and perhaps best of all interactive and in real time ? Sign up for the "no-charge" temporary membership and thereafter, when you feel conviced about the vast number of benefits sign up for our full & active membership. Let us show you why we are the world's most "unique" on-off line member network. Give us a try, thanks !
ADVICE PROVIDERS
COUNSEL & CONSULT
TEMPORARY MEMBER
PROFESSIONALS :€0 / month
INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY
€ 8 + VAT
MONTHLY Membership
COMPANY & ORG.
€ 30 + VAT
MONTHLY Membership
GOVERNMENT
€ 50 + VAT
MONTHLY Membership
CHARITABLE ORG.
€ 0.00
MONTHLY Membership
With a minimum of #20,000 cases, we welcome you to the the Netherlands's most
exciting and largest on & off-line network providing Counsel / Consult & Conflict Resolution
MEDICAL PHYSICIAN
€ 20 + VAT
MONTHLY Membership
DENTAL PHYSICIAN
€ 20 + VAT
MONTHLY Membership
VETERINARY PHYSICIAN
€ 15 + VAT
MONTHLY Membership
IN-HOUSE PROFESSIONAL
ANNUAL-€ 0.00.
Membership
With a minimum of #20,000 cases, we welcome you to the Netherlands's most
exciting and largest on & off-line network providing Counsel / Consult & Conflict Resolution
BY SPECIAL INVITATION
ANNUAL-€ 0.00.
Membership
MEMBER COORDINATOR
"Unspecified-time"
ANNUAL € 0.00.-
IN-HOUSE Participating** Membership
Positions are limited
COURT CLERK
"Unspecified-time"
ANNUAL € 0.00.-
IN-HOUSE Participating** Membership
We welcome your application !
* Includes fin. compensation. Positions are limited
FIN. MANAGER
"Unspecified-time"
ANNUAL € 0.00.-
IN-HOUSE Participating** Membership
We welcome you on board.
* Includes fin. compensation.
Positions are limited
With a minimum of #20,000 cases, we welcome you to the Netherlands's most
exciting and largest on & off-line network providing Counsel / Consult & Conflict Resolution
Note : ** You are required to complete the registration form with full motivational information "why" you believe you have the credentials & can make a solid contribtion to e-Court in the Netherlands.
MEDIATOR
€ 75 + VAT
MONTHLY Membership
You shall be entitled to display the member vignette on your letter heading and website. Networking on a worldscale awaits you!
Positions are limited
ARBITRATOR
€ 85 + VAT
MONTHLY Membership
You shall be entitled to display the member vignette on your letter heading and website.
Positions are limited
JUDGE
€80 + VAT
MONTHLY Membership
You shall be entitled to display the member vignette on your letter heading and website.
Positions are limited
COUNSELLOR / CONSULTANT
€ 60 + VAT
MONTHLY Membership
Positions are limited
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why does AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ calls itself a court ?
According to Webster dictionary a court is " an official assembly for the transaction of judicial business". Case law means "law established by judicial decision" A judge is "a person who speaks right." The terms 'court' and 'judge' and 'right' and 'litigation' are not legally protected. Nobody has the exclusive right to the use of those words.
On the basis of the following, AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ is referred as a private court: 1. A transparent, predictable adversarial proceeding; 2. Competent and experienced professional judges and/or arbitrators; 3. Reliable and impartial judges and/or arbitrators; 4. An affordable procedure, including the legal costs of legal aid; 5. A binding verdict.
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Is there any likelihood of confusion with the name court ?
Between the traditional name "court" and AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ court there can be no confusion. AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ court stresses where possible it is not a public court, but a private foundation. Lawyers and legal advisers of the conflicting parties, because of their training are in a position to clarify the difference and inform their clients as such, if deemed necessary.
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Is AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ court a real court ?
Yes, AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ court is a real, albeit a private court. AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ aims to provide competent, affordable, speedy and fully transparent justice. AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ offers a predictable process and a binding verdict. AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ court is not a government institution.
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Are the AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ mediators, judges and/or arbitrators truly independent and impartial ?
AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ has many safeguards build in the process. 1. We select mediators, judges and/or arbitrators who are able to assess whether a conflict of interest exists. 2. We make appointments with judges and/or mediators, arbitrators based on a strict code of conduct. 3. Parties may make a request to challenge any ruling if they believe that the judges and/or mediators, arbitrators have not been independent and/or impartial. 4. There is an evaluation system in each case, where parties, with ( if applicable ) the representing lawyers and judges and/or mediators, arbitrators give feedback on the AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ procedure. 5. There is appeal possible where a new judge and/or arbitrator looks at the case. 6. Contact with the judge and/or mediators, arbitrator is only possible through the AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ system.
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What clause should I use in agreements to ensure that AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ is used to resolve a future dispute ?
The parties to a contract can provide for arbitration of future disputes by inserting the following clause into their contracts:
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, upon the request of either party, shall be settled by final and binding arbitration administered by AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ online under its Arbitration Rules, in lieu of litigation, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof for enforcement purposes.
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Who ensures the quality of AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ and how you monitor its legal quality ?
The administration and board of the Foundation is responsible. The independent supervisory board supervises the administration. Both in terms of legal quality, the safety of the website and incoming and outgoing moneyflows. AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ has taken measures to guarantee the legal quality ( view also selection procedures ), these include: 1. The selected judges and/or arbitrators are specialized in civil law. 2. Judges all have formal law school education with at least 10 years experience as a lawyer. 3. Judges can be (retired) notaries, lawyers and judges. 4. The administration and board of the foundation as well the supervisory board read all rulings
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Is the resolution on AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ legally binding ?
Yes. The verdict of AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ court has the same effect as a verdict of a traditional government court and is based on 'contract' law according to common and civil code legislation in most countries. To be valid and therefore legally binding, five conditions must be met, please view conditions. This means that cooperation of the other party can be enforced according to and in which province respective parties reside. Also read verdict .
AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ provides a pre-arbitration agreement which the Parties sign online. In this agreement the Parties agree to abide by AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠'s Arbitration Rules and to be legally bound by the arbitrator's decision.
The arbitration decisions made by the arbitrators on AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ are enforceable in courts of law in Australia, the US, Canada, the Netherlands, the UK, South Africa, and 144 other countries that are signatories to the New York Convention. A list of the signatory countries is available on the UNCITRAL website
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Is AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ safe ?
AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ has taken all measures to safeguard information. The website is heavily protected like internet banking with leading banking institutions. The security of the site remains constant in our attention.
The SSL protocol is used by millions of e-Business providers to protect their customers ensuring their online transactions remain confidential. In order to be able to use the SSL protocol, a web server requires the use of a SSL certificate. Sites will get SSL encryption to cover any area that involves an exchange of data including login boxes, credit card payments, or any personal information. All web browsers have the ability to interact with SSL secured sites so long as the sites SSL is from a recognized Certificate Authority. The Internet has successfully created many new global business opportunities for enterprises conducting online commerce. However, that growth has also attracted fraudsters and cyber criminals.
The increasing awareness of online fraudsters and cyber criminals has presented an opportunity for ecommerce providers to capitalize on consumer fears by displaying trust indicators. Just like the real world, people need to be confident before they proceed down an unknown path. When a SSL Digital Certificate is installed on a web site, users can see a green padlock icon inside the browser. View also Video: Who will be deciding a verdict?
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Who will be deciding a verdict ?
Depending on the wishes of the Parties to the arbitration, AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ will either assign an experienced arbitration attorney or a retired judge from AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠'s list of arbitrators that have been vetted and pre-approved by AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠'s advisors; these advisors can be found on our "Advisors & Arbitrators" page. Or the Parties can choose their preferred arbitrator whether they are part of our roster or not.
In absence of an agreement between the Parties to the contrary, AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ will assign an arbitrator from its pre-approved list of arbitrators based on expertise required for that particular dispute.
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Does it matter where the mediator /arbitrator is located ?
No, but notwithstanding this AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ attempts to offer the conflicting parties "if available and applicable " a choice of an arbitrator or judge from their own jurisdiction or from a different one. However, an arbitrator does not have to be located in your jurisdiction for the arbitration Award to be legally binding and enforceable in court in your jurisdiction. Due to various national, state and provincial arbitration laws and The Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards it is irrelevant where the arbitrator lives or where the arbitrator served on the Bench. The arbitrator can even be in a different country as long as it is one of the signatory countries to the New York Convention.
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What kinds of disputes can be resolved on AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ ?
Most types of business disputes can be resolved via AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠.
Scope of AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ :
AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ handles civil matters common to medium size & small businesses and individuals in accordance with either the common law and/or the civil-law tradition around the world. Business dispute examples: partnership disagreements, non-payment for goods or services, inadequate goods or services delivered after payment, supplier disputes, debts owing, breach of contract, employment, landlord-tenant, lease, franchise disagreements, real estate agreements, et cetera. AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ is able to resolve many other business disputes. e-COURT℠ shall not consider bankruptcy law, criminal matters, fiscal and administrative matters.
Other areas covered by AFFORDABLE.LAW ℠ are ( not inclusive ):
Property - boundary disputes, trespass
Work-related disputes - unfair dismissal, personal injury
Defamation of character
Consumer disputes - Faulty goods, 'trades description' offences
Intellectual Property Law
Contract Law
Construction Law
Family Law & Divorces
Business Law
Environmental Law
Entertainment Law
Immigration
Insurance
Sports Law
Trusts & Estates
Wills & Probate
Is the area relative to your situation not mentioned above? Send us an email via : info@ca.affordable.law or call the Service Desk.
What are my options if the other Party does not abide by the arbitrator's decision?
This rarely happens. It is highly unlikely that the other Party would risk ignoring the Award since they agree in the pre-arbitration contract to pay for all the costs to enforce it if they don't abide by the Award, including attorney fees.
But if it becomes necessary, you can ask a court, in a summary motion or application, to "confirm the Award" (convert it into a judgment) and then enforce it just like you would any court judgment (e.g. seize assets, garnish bank accounts). If the Award is for a local dispute (not international), it can be confirmed and enforced under that country's or state's/province's applicable arbitration Act. If the Award is for a cross-border commercial dispute, it can be confirmed and enforced in any of the 149 countries that are signatories to the New York Convention.
Although confirmation of the Award requires judicial involvement, it is typically a summary proceeding which is relatively quick and inexpensive - it is NOT litigation and NO trial is required. The various state/provincial and national arbitration Acts (legislation on arbitration) have laws dealing with arbitration awards that express a presumption that courts will convert ("confirm") an arbitration "award" (the arbitrators' decision) into a court judgment on a summary application or motion to the court, unless there are extenuating circumstances such as fraud, corruption, prejudice, or something similar. The court plays a mostly administrative role in confirming the Award. The Party simply has to follow the applicable procedures and rules for this type of application to a court which has proper jurisdiction, and the confirmed Award becomes an enforceable judgment.
Contact Us
Location:
Bussum-Naarden, N.H, the Netherlands
Email:
info@e-court.co.nl
Call:
+1 6137618625