EQUALITY OF ARMS IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Electronic commerce is important, and perhaps, inevitable. Thus to

consider the legal implications of the growth and development of

electronic commerce is essential. However, the lack of suitable dispute

resolution mechanisms in cyberspace will constitute a serious obstacle

 o the further development of electronic commerce. Bearing this in

mind, this paper argues that when Alternative Dispute Resolution

(ADR) moves to cyberspace, particularly arbitration and mediation as

the main types of ADR, the form of online alternative dispute

resolution (OADR) can maximise the growth of e-commerce.