Arbitration hearings are held at a time and place convenient to both parties. ADR includes: Mediation; Settlement conferences; Community conferencing.You can take advantage of some of these services even before you file a court case. Gather your documents. Arbitration is a process for settling disputes related to the contract. Many contracts contain a mandatory arbitration clause. Arbitration is a legally binding process that resolves contract disputes without having to take the disagreement to court. You must send an appeal application to DFS within 4 months from the date of the final adverse determination from your internal appeal with the health plan. Many onlookers were quick to point out that tapping the general fund for this purpose would be unprecedented. Dunn is now an Associate Judge for the District Court of Maryland, Baltimore City.