E. Legal Issues. Dispute Resolution . Iowa Code chapter 654B requires persons involved in custom feeding disputes to participate in mediation prior to filing a lawsuit in court. Mediation is negotiation between you and the contractor facilitated by a neutral third party. Unlike mediation, arbitration is a process where a third party arbitrator hears the dispute like a judge and renders a decision, usually binding on the parties.
Arbitration often is much more expensive than mediation.
Termination of Contract . Renewal of Contract . Status of Parties . The legal status of the relationship not only affects your rights and responsibilities under the contract, but has important tax consequences. Duration of Offer .