THE FORMATION OF THE E-ARBITRATION AGREEMENT IN THE DIGITAL WORLD

Abstract

To start with, the Internet and information technology have a practical influence on conflict resolution procedures: papers are instantly transferred to arbitrators at a low cost, and parties avoid paying travel expenditures. Electronic papers provide substantial benefits to arbitrators, particularly when the parties' submissions are voluminous, because they may do a keyword search without having to study the full file. Furthermore, arbitrators are already making extensive use of modern technologies. Aside from the regular usage of information technology (IT) equipment, the Internet has had a significant influence on dispute resolution methods. Although conventional alternative dispute resolution depended on interviews and meetings between plaintiffs and the arbitrator or mediator, the Internet increasingly facilitates distant conflict settlement.