Even if there were no pre-hearing briefs, keep your open- ing short, providing an executive sum- mary of your case in chronological order without getting into the weeds. Try to sum up some key points in phraseology the arbitrator will remember. If you have compelling evidence, mention it.
Arbitration. The arbitration system in Allegheny County is compulsory non-binding arbitration with a ceiling of $50,000 on civil damage awards.
Arbitration. The arbitration system in Allegheny County is compulsory non-binding arbitration with a ceiling of $50,000 on civil damage awards.
There are typically seven stages of the arbitration process: Claimant Files a Claim. The first step for parties who want to file an arbitration claim is to submit the following to FINRA. Respondent Submits Answer. Parties Select Arbitrators. Parties Attend Initial Prehearing Conference. Parties Exchange Discovery.
Usually, when the court intervenes, it could cause the case to drag on for a long time without a meaningful resolution. Arbitration as a dispute resolution is used mostly in commercial disputes, consumer disputes, credit obligation disputes, and state or investor disputes.
You may either e-file online or go in person to file with the Department of Court Records, Civil Division, First Floor City-County Building. Serve a copy of the approved Adjournment on all other parties by email, or if unavailable by regular mail.
A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.
The arbitration process can only be followed if the parties agree to such process. An unwilling party cannot be forced to participate in the arbitration process, unless the law provides for such arbitration, for example, labour disputes.
Witnesses are usually asked to swear or affirm to the truthfulness of their testimony. After a witness has given direct testimony, the other side has the opportunity to cross examine the witness. After all those witnesses have testified, then the union puts on their case. You are expected to be a witness.