JAMS Proposes First-Ever International Mediator-in-Reserve Policy

NEW YORK and ROME, November 23 - JAMS, The Resolution Experts, today circulated for comment the first-ever
international Mediator-in-Reserve policy, which will streamline the
transition to mediation for parties involved in arbitration.

The appointment of a Mediator-in-Reserve would allow parties to
pre-select a mediator at the beginning of an international arbitration. The
mediator would then only be used if at some point during arbitration both
parties decide to settle the matter through mediation instead.

"When issues arise that threaten to slow down or derail the arbitration
process, parties may decide to save time and money by switching to
mediation," said Jay Welsh, JAMS Executive Vice President and General
Counsel. "Appointing a mediator ahead of time will enable those involved to
move quickly and efficiently once they decide to mediate."

Adopting such a policy would also allow the parties to consider mediation
without the intervention of the arbitrator. This will ensure the parties do
not feel coerced into mediation and will also enable the arbitrator to avoid
ex parte communications with the parties, thereby preserving his or her
neutrality if the matter does not settle.

JAMS is seeking public comments on the proposed policy from now until
January 1, 2010. To view the proposed Mediator-in-Reserve policy, visit
www.jamsadr.com/mediator-in-reserve-policy. Please email your comments
to rdavidson@jamsadr.com or ktaylor@jamsadr.com.

About JAMS, The Resolution Experts

Founded in 1979, JAMS, The Resolution Experts, is the largest private
provider of mediation and arbitration services in the United States. With
more than 20 Resolution Centers, JAMS and its 250 full-time, exclusive
mediators and arbitrators are responsible for resolving thousands of
important cases each year.

Earlier this year, JAMS announced its International ADR Center to provide
mediation and arbitration of cross-border disputes and training services
worldwide. The JAMS International ADR Center has offices in Rome and New York
with additional hearing locations in Geneva, London and Brussels.

JAMS may be reached at +1-800-352-5267 or www.jamsadr.com.

Lisa Altman, +1-301-943-9948, altmanl at jaffeassociates.com