Sofia tells Gordon that she wants to file a lawsuit against Renata,and then engage in mediation.Gordon tells her that she must mediate before filing a lawsuit.Is Gordon correct?
A)Yes,once a lawsuit is initiated,she cannot engage in mediation.
B)No,many courts have mediation programs.
C)No,the Federal Arbitration Act mandates that mediation must occur.
D)Yes,it is a waste of money to file a lawsuit before mediation.
E)No,every court will mandate mediation after a lawsuit is filed.

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A)Some courts mandate certain forms of ADR,while other courts make ADR
completely voluntary.Some simply mandate that all potential litigants be informed about alternatives to litigation.Some courts refer almost all civil cases to ADR,while others refer cases according to subject matter.
B)Some courts mandate certain forms of ADR,while other courts make ADR completely voluntary.Some simply mandate that all potential litigants be informed about alternatives to litigation.Some courts refer almost all civil cases to ADR,while others refer cases according to subject matter.
C)Some courts mandate certain forms of ADR,while other courts make ADR completely voluntary.Some simply mandate that all potential litigants be informed about alternatives to litigation.Some courts refer almost all civil cases to ADR,while others refer cases according to subject matter.

Sofia Tells Gordon That She Wants to File a Lawsuit