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Perspective

Jun. 11, 2010

Where Have All the Arbitrators Gone?

Alexander Polsky of JAMS addresses the practice of "labeling" arbitrators who issue an adverse award or a series of adverse awards.

By Alexander S. Polsky

When properly managed, private arbitration is fast, cost-effective, confidential and may, if desired, permit issues to be adjudicated by individuals with experience in the subject matter. The essential benefits of private arbitration are realized when the lawyers agree in advance to the parameters and rules to be applied by the arbitrator and the parties select an arbitrator respected for neutrality and fairness. The principles abov...

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