Alternative Dispute Resolution and Settlement Encouragement Act - Amends the Judicial Improvements and Access to Justice Act with respect to Federal district court arbitration programs to: (1) authorize permanent appropriations; (2) require all district courts to establish by local rule such programs for civil and bankruptcy actions; and (3) increase the monetary ceiling of actions that courts may require to be arbitrated.
(Sec. 3) Amends the Federal judicial code to set forth an offer of settlement procedure in Federal civil diversity litigation.
(Sec. 4) Amends rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence to: (1) establish a standard for the admissibility of expert scientific testimony; and (2) make such testimony inadmissible if the witness is entitled to any compensation based upon the legal disposition of any claim related to such testimony.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E358-359)
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.
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