Before Adopting New Regulations to Govern Internet-Based Phone Services,the Federal

question 19

Multiple Choice

Before adopting new regulations to govern Internet-based phone services,the Federal Communications Commission may not

• A)hold hearings to acquire facts pertinent to the proposed rules.
• B)ignore the Administrative Procedure Act to streamline proceedings.
• C)order manufacturers to provide certain documents.
• D)solicit testimony from interest groups and consumers.

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Definitions:

Mini-trial

A voluntary, private, informal dispute resolution process where parties present their cases to a neutral advisor or a panel, which then offers a non-binding verdict.

Early Neutral

An early intervention in legal disputes where a neutral party attempts to facilitate a resolution before the case progresses to more formal proceedings.

Nonbinding Arbitration

A type of arbitration in which the arbitrator's decision is not legally enforceable, allowing the parties to seek a trial if dissatisfied with the outcome.

Binding Arbitration

An arbitration agreement where the decision made by the arbitration panel is final and legally binding on all parties.