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Arbitration Arbitration Fees Arbitrators

Arbitration is a widely-used method for settling disputes between parties. During arbitration, parties submit their dispute to an impartial third person or party, usually chosen by the parties. Typically, parties... more +
Arbitration is a widely-used method for settling disputes between parties. During arbitration, parties submit their dispute to an impartial third person or party, usually chosen by the parties. Typically, parties to arbitration agree in advance to be bound by the arbitrator's decision. Arbitration is an alternative to litigation, but it shares many of the familiar features of litigation. Namely, parties to arbitration hold hearings before neutral decision-makers, present evidence and argue the merits of their position. Parties often choose arbitration due to its perceived advantages over litigation. Those perceived advantages include greater efficiency and flexibility, and lower costs. less -
Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Ensuring Efficiency and Economy: An Arbitrator's Primary Obligation

What is an arbitrator’s primary obligation? If you put that question to most arbitrators or representatives of arbitral institutions, you will get the same answer: to render an enforceable award. That consensus is so...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Guide to Arbitral Institutions and the Seat of Arbitration in Republic of Uzbekistan

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When parties plan to resolve disputes by arbitration, there are several key considerations regarding procedure. In the third of a multi-part series, we look at two key features to consider when drafting (and applying) your...more

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JAMS Release Mass Arbitration Procedures Following AAA’s Lead

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In recent years, plaintiff-side attorneys have increasingly relied on a strategy of “mass arbitration” to force companies into in terrorem settlements, whereby large numbers of claims are settled quickly before the underlying...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

[Webinar] No Class, Just a Massive Headache: Mass Arbitrations - August 29th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

Imagine arriving at the office to find 20 bankers' boxes full of 20,000+ individual arbitration demands. The claims appear identical and non-meritorious. But to even get a chance to make an argument, it will cost you nearly...more

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The 12 days of California Labor & Employment Series – Day 2: Failure to Timely Pay Arbitrator May Lose the Right to Arbitrate

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 days of the holidays" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on California employers. On this second day of the holidays, my labor and employment...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Overview of Recent Changes to ICC Arbitration Proceedings

The International Court of Arbitration (the Court), the arbitral institution of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), recently announced a series of changes to ICC arbitration proceedings. The new policies are...more

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