Bargaining in the shadow of the law - Using utility functions to support legal negotiation

John Zeleznikow, Emilia Bellucci, Uri J. Schild, Geraldine MacKenzie

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    Abstract

    Most dispute resolution is settled by negotiation rather than litigation. However, such bargaining often occurs in the shadow of the law. To help support interest-based negotiation, we explore the use of utility functions to support negotiation analysis. We discuss in detail a utility function we have developed in the area of family-law mediation. This function is currently being used as the basis of an online dispute resolution system.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationEleventh International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Law, Proceedings
    Pages237-246
    Number of pages10
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2007
    Event11th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Law - Stanford, CA, United States
    Duration: 4 Jun 20078 Jun 2007

    Publication series

    NameProceedings of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Law

    Conference

    Conference11th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Law
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityStanford, CA
    Period4/06/078/06/07

    Keywords

    • Bargaining in the shadow of the law
    • Negotiation support systems
    • Utility functions

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