______is a form of ADR in which a neutral third party evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the disputing parties' positions; the evaluator's opinion forms the basis for negotiating a settlement.

A) Early neutral case evaluation
B) Mediation arbitration
C) Binding mediation
D) Nonbinding arbitration

Early Neutral Case Evaluation

A form of alternative dispute resolution in which a neutral third party evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the disputing parties’ positions. The evaluator’s opinion forms the basis for negotiating a settlement.

Nonbinding Arbitration

An arbitration process where the decision or award cannot be legally enforced, and the parties are free to pursue further legal actions.

Binding Mediation

A dispute resolution process where the parties agree in advance to comply with the mediator's decision or recommendation.