Corporate Policy Statement

"We recognize that for many disputes there is a less expensive, more effective method of resolution than the traditional lawsuit. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures involve collaborative techniques which can often spare businesses the high costs of litigation.

In recognition of the foregoing, we subscribe to the following statements of principle on behalf of our company and its domestic subsidiaries:

In the event of a business dispute between our company and another company which has made or will then make a similar statement, we are prepared to explore with that other party resolution of the dispute through negotiation or ADR techniques before pursuing full-scale litigation. If either party believes that the dispute is not suitable for ADR techniques, or if such techniques do not produce results satisfactory to the disputants, either party may proceed with litigation."

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In the sidebar is the list of the companies that have signed the Corporate Policy Statement on Alternatives to Litigation© on behalf of themselves and their subsidiaries. The Policy Statement obliges subscribing companies to seriously explore ADR in cases with other signatories before pursuing full-scale litigation.

If you have any questions, please contact CPR.

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