NEW JERSEY There is a new program for resolving lemon law cases. The Lemon Law Pilot Program, which will begin on Jan. 1, 2006, will allow the parties in lemon law cases under N.J.S.A. 56:12-29 to choose which form of complementary dispute resolution they want to use to resolve their dispute. In mediation, a neutral mediator with expertise in lemon law cases facilitates negotiations between the parties in order to reach a mutually acceptable settlement. In arbitration, the dispute is heard by either one or two experienced arbitrators who then make a non-binding decision, usually on the same day the case is heard. In voluntary binding arbitration, the parties sign a written agreement to abide by the decision of a two-member arbitration panel. A retired Superior Court judge also hears the case, but only becomes involved if the arbitrators do not agree.