JAMS
Law & Legal abbreviation · Litigation
| Stands for | JAMS (formerly Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services) |
|---|---|
| Categories | Law & Legal |
JAMS stands for JAMS (formerly Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services), a litigation abbreviation.
Private provider of mediation and arbitration services, founded in 1979 in California, whose neutrals are largely retired judges and experienced lawyers. It administers commercial, employment, consumer, insurance and mass-claims disputes under its own rules.
Example: The employment agreement requires arbitration before JAMS under its Employment Arbitration Rules.
Usage notes
Founded in Orange County by retired Judge Warren Knight as Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services; the company now uses only the initials. Its minimum standards for consumer and employment arbitration require the business to pay most arbitration costs. Unlike the nonprofit American Arbitration Association, JAMS is a for-profit company.
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