Arbitration is the most commonly used method of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and you'll find an arbitration clause in the fine print of all kinds of contracts these days.
Arbitration agreements are common in consumer contracts and employment contracts, but they can be proposed additions to any contract negotiation in which one or both parties would like to head off the possibility of a future lawsuit.
The Scope of the Clause. This section of the clause is critical; it sets the boundaries for which disputes the tribunal is authorised to determine. Choice of Rules. The Number of Arbitrators. Appointing Authority. Choice of Venue. The language of the proceedings. Finality. Exclusion of the right of appeal.
In general, a Request for Arbitration or a Notice of Arbitration must contain the names of each of the parties, the names of the parties' representatives, a description of the dispute giving rise to claims, a statement of the relief sought, a description of the agreement containing the arbitration clause, the choice of ...
"A dispute having arisen between the parties concerning , the parties hereby agree that the dispute shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration under the LCIA Rules. The number of arbitrators shall be one/three. The seat, or legal place, of arbitration shall be City and/or Country.
FINRA requires investors and other parties to file their arbitration claims via the DR Portal—except for investors representing themselves, who have the option to file by mail. If you are new to the DR Portal, please create an account. Login to the DR Portal and select “File a New Arbitration Claim” in the left column.
Arbitration clauses are often buried in the fine print of one-sided employment contracts that businesses impose, and that workers have no power to contest. Workers must either accept the contract as is or reject the job.
A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.
Typically, the parties elect arbitration in an arbitration clause included in their original contract, signed well before any dispute arises. In other cases, after a dispute arises, the parties may agree to seek arbitration by signing a post-dispute referral to arbitration.
Within thirty days of the date of notification of the Request, the respondent shall submit an answer to the request (the “Answer”) to the Secretariat, which must include its statement of the facts, comments on the Request, proposal with regard to the number of arbitrators (with the indication of the name and contact ...