The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) aims to enforce “valid, irrevocable, and enforceable” private arbitration agreements in both state and federal courts. Excluded from FAA enforcement are contracts of employment of seamen, railroad employees, and workers engaged in foreign or interstate commerce.
The five most preferred seats for arbitration are London, Singapore, Hong Kong, Paris and Geneva.
At the heart of Singapore's appeal as a top choice for international arbitration is its solid legal infrastructure. The country has chosen to follow the Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration, which was created by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL).
883, enacted February 12, 1925, codified at 9 U.S.C. ch. 1), more commonly referred to as the Federal Arbitration Act or FAA, is an act of Congress that provides for non-judicial facilitation of private dispute resolution through arbitration.
1 Austria is an arbitration-friendly forum Austria is a neutral country with a well-developed legal system. The Austrian legal system is modern and arbitration-friendly with its arbitration law based on the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration.
Rankings overview for Individuals John BeecheyArbitration Chambers. John M TownsendHughes Hubbard & Reed LLP. Juan Fernández-ArmestoArmesto & Asociados. Judith Gill KCGill Arbitration Services. Laurent LévyLévy Kaufmann-Kohler. Lucy ReedArbitration Chambers. Neil KaplanArbitration Chambers. Pierre MayerMayer Greenberg.
London and Paris are arguably the biggest global arbitration hubs. They are trusted seats within arbitration-friendly jurisdictions. Singapore is becoming a strong reference, both in APAC and globally.
16th August, 1996. An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to domestic arbitration, international commercial arbitration and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards as also to define the law relating to conciliation and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Members on the AAA Panel of Employment Arbitrators must meet or exceed the following qualification criteria: Attorneys with a minimum of 10 years experience in employment law with fifty (50) percent of your practice devoted to this field, retired judges, or academics teaching employment law.
Submit a letter to your local AAA office explaining why you feel you would like to be included on AAA's Roster of Arbitrators along with a current copy of your personal resume or CV. Your letter should provide a detailed description of your willingness to commit yourself to serving and representing the Association.