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Settlements
How Settlements Resolve Conflicts
When there are allegations of market abuse or violations of the
Federal Power Act, the Commission investigates the matter. Often
the Commission will send a case to an administrative hearing where
Staff and the involved parties present evidence to an Administrative
Law Judge. These hearings are often lengthy and expensive.
As an alternative to litigation, the Commission's staff also works
with the parties to resolve conflicts through Alternative Dispute
Resolution (ADR) and Settlements. ADR and settlements are voluntary.
Settlements often correct market abuse
and provide monetary relief to the damaged parties. All settlements
still have to be approved by the full Commission.
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