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American Arbitration Association. (n.d.). Early neutral evaluation. https://www.adr.org/sites/default/files/document_repository/Early_Neutral_Evaluation.pdf
This document outlines the Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) process as provided by the American Arbitration Association (AAA), explaining its purpose to facilitate early settlement by providing an impartial assessment of the case.

Mow, A. T. (2019). What to Expect from a Judicial Settlement Conference. Utah Bar Journal, 32(5), 10–12.
The article explains the aspects of a judicial settlement conference, including some of its differences with mediation. Topics covered include the use of judicial settlement conferences as an adjunct to mediation for more complex cases, the need for attorneys to prepare themselves and their clients for a judicial settlement conference in the same way as preparing for mediation, and the need for the settlement judge to tread carefully in assessing a case during a judicial settlement conference.

Stipanowich, T. J. (2005). ADR and the vanishing trial: The growth and impact of “Alternative Dispute Resolution”. Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal, 5(3). https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1509&context=drlj
This article explores how ADR methods, including Early Neutral Evaluation, have contributed to the decrease in trials. The author discusses how ENE helps resolve disputes early by giving parties a realistic view of the case’s strengths and weaknesses.

Amicus Curiae. (2023). Early neutral evaluation: A comparative analysis. Amicus Curiae, 37(4), 5-17. https://journals.sas.ac.uk/amicus/article/view/5177/5039
This journal article provides a comparative analysis of ENE's role in dispute resolution across different jurisdictions. It emphasizes the growing importance of neutrals in guiding parties toward realistic expectations in legal disputes.

U.S. District Court, Northern District of California. (n.d.). Early neutral evaluation (ENE). https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/about/court-programs/alternative-dispute-resolution-adr/early-neutral-evaluation-ene/
This resource explains the ENE program used by the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California. It provides a framework for how the court utilizes ENE to help litigants identify key issues early, often leading to settlement or streamlined litigation.

Buckstein, M. A. (1997). An Introductory Primer on Pre-Litigation ADR Counseling For the Outside Lawyer. Dispute Resolution Journal, 52(1), 35–40.
This article addresses the anxiety experienced by outside counsel, particularly those with a specialty in litigation, when the subject of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) first arises with a client.