Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution. It allows both sides to present their case in an expedited fashion to a panel of three attorneys who render a decision that same day. 2.
To give you an idea of the process that arbitration typically involves, the American Arbitration Association describes artibtration as having five main steps: Filing and initiation. Arbitrator selection. Preliminary hearing. Information exchange and preparation. Hearings. Post hearing submissions. Award.
Civil Cases Referred To Arbitration The arbitration chairperson shall fix a hearing date and time, not less than 15 nor more than 30 days after the case is assigned, and shall give written notice to the members of the panel and the parties or their counsel at least 10 days before the date set.
Both sides agree to arbitration. You choose between and arbitrator and a judge. If you don't agree with the decision you can ask for a new trial (trial de novo). You sign an agreement to accept the arbitrator's decision whether you win or lose.
Subdivision (a) paragraph 3 defines “mandatory arbitration clause” as a provision contained in a written contract which requires the parties to such a contract to submit any matter arising under such a contract to arbitration prior to the commencement of any legal action for the enforcement of the provisions of such a ...
Standard Arbitration Clause International - Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be determined by arbitration administered by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution in ance with its International Arbitration Rules.
The Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (“New York Convention”) is one of the key instruments in international arbitration. The New York Convention applies to the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards and the referral by a court to arbitration.
You may file a petition to confirm an arbitration award at any time within one year after your client receives the award. See N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 7510. To ensure your application is timely, take steps to confirm the arbitration award promptly after the arbitrator issues the award.
Arbitration is similar to going to court, but faster, cheaper and less complex than litigation. If the case settles, an arbitration will last around one year. If the case goes to hearing, an arbitration typically takes 16 months.