AAA Handbook on Commercial Arbitration - Third Edition
The Handbook begins with an exploration of drafting commercial arbitration clauses and provides advice on selecting the right arbitrator for any given commercial arbitration dispute. It supplies practitioners with guidelines for use in their arbitration practice and covers such topics as evidence and discovery, arbitral subpoena powers, procedural and interim orders. It also offers guidance on witness preparation, expert testimony, and cross-examination. There are chapters that specifically address the arbitration of large complex cases, healthcare disputes, and entertainment industry disputes. Arbitrators are provided with recommendations regarding professional conduct and responsibility. Arbitral awards and remedies are covered extensively and arbitrators are provided with practical approaches and information on drafting awards, punitive damages, the finality of awards and, post-decision debriefing. Lastly, this book discusses commercial arbitration as it relates to the legal system.
Assembled from Dispute Resolution Journal - the flagship publication of the American Arbitration Association - the chapters in the Handbook have all, where necessary, been revised and updated prior to publication. The book is succinct, comprehensive and a practical introduction to the use of arbitration and ADR, written by leading practitioners and scholars.
The chapters were selected from an extensive body of writings and, in the main, represent world-class assessments of arbitration practice. All the major facets of the field are addressed and provide the reader with comprehensive and accurate information, lucid evaluations, and an indication of future developments. They not only acquaint, but also ground the reader in the field.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword
PART I: Introduction to Arbitration
Chapter 1
Judging Arbitration: The Findings of Procedural Justice Research
Deborah R. Hensler
Chapter 2
Commercial Arbitration: Winning Over the Skeptics
Larry Engel
Chapter 3
Agency, Alter Ego and Other Identity Issues:
Nonsignatories and Arbitration
John M. Townsend
Chapter 4
What Arbitration Agreement? Compelling
Non-Signatories to Arbitrate
Charles Lee Eisen
PART II: Arbitration Efficiency
Chapter 5
Streamlining Arbitration of the Complex Case
John Wilkinson
Chapter 6
Managing Depositions in Arbitration to Minimize Cost and Maximize Value
Stephen J. O’Neil
Chapter 7
The Developing American Approach to Arbitrability
Steven C. Bennett
PART III: Selecting Service Providers and Arbitrators
Chapter 8
Richard Mittenthal
Chapter 9
Discovery in Commercial Arbitration: How Arbitrators Think
Charles J. Moxley, Jr.
Chapter 10
Raymond G. Bender Jr.
PART IV: Preliminary Arbitral Proceedings
Chapter 11
Discovery in Arbitration: How Much Is Enough?
Alfred G. Feliu
Chapter 12
Evidence in Arbitration: A Guide for Litigators
Alfred G. Feliu
Chapter 13
Arbitral Subpoena Powers and Prehearing Discovery
Paul M. Lurie and Amanda S. MacVey
Chapter 14
Presentation Skills: A Quick Reference Guide
for Advocates
Morley R. Gorsky
PART V: Commercial Arbitration for Arbitrators
Chapter 15
What Kind of Questions Should Arbitrators Ask?
Sharon T. Nelson
Chapter 16
The Ten Commandments of Arbitration:
Some Guidelines for Arbitrators
Lee M. Finkel and Robert F. Oberstein
Chapter 17
2004 Code of Ethics for Commercial Arbitrators Explained
Bruce Meyerson and John M. Townsend
Chapter 18
Problems and Solutions: The Attorney and the
Non-Attorney Arbitrator
Raoul Drapeau
Chapter 19
Issues Surrounding Party-Appointed Arbitrators
Richard M. Mosk
Chapter 20
The Problem of the “Politically Correct” Arbitrator
Steven J. Stein
Chapter 21
When Arbitrator Vacancies Arise
John Wilkinson
PART VI: Effective Arbitrations
Chapter 22
Where Should You Litigate Your Business Dispute? In an Arbitration or through the Courts?
John H. Henn
Chapter 23
Preparing a Witness for Arbitration
Daniel I. Small
Chapter 24
Managing Cross-Examination: The Arbitrator’s Perspective
William L.D. Barrett
Chapter 25
Lights, Camera, Action! Arbitration in the Entertainment Industry
Linda Bartlett
PART VII: Arbitration and Professional Responsibility
Chapter 26
Confidentiality During and After Arbitration
Edward P. Dolido
Chapter 27
Sanctions and Arbitration Proceedings
Georgene M. Vairo
PART VIII: Arbitral Awards
Chapter 28
Paul Bennett Marrow
Chapter 29
Another Look at Remedies in Arbitration—Revisited
Harvey W. Berman
Chapter 30
The “Finality” Principle and Partial Awards
John Wilkinson
PART IX: Arbitration and Court Proceedings
Chapter 31
Don’t Fear the Reaper: Class Arbitration after Sutter and Italian Colors
Robert B. Hillenbrand
Chapter 32
“Broad” and “Narrow” Arbitration Clauses: Are Courts
Breaking Free From the Tyranny of Labels?
Marc J. Goldstein
Chapter 33
Judicial Review of Arbitration
Kenneth M. Curtin
Index
The American Arbitration Association (AAA), with its long history and experience in the field of alternative dispute resolution, provides services to individuals and organizations who wish to resolve conflicts out of court. The AAA, with a caseload of over 200,000 disputes administered, is the nation's largest full-service ADR provider.
Contributors:
William L.D. Barrett
Linda Bartlett
Raymond G. Bender, Jr.
Steven C. Bennett
Paul Bennett Marrow
Harvey W. Berman
Kenneth M. Curtin
Edward P. Dolido
Raoul Drapeau
Charles Lee Eisen
Larry Engel
Alfred G. Feliu
Lee M. Finkel
Marc J. Goldstein
Morley R. Gorsky
John H. Henn
Deborah R. Hensler
Robert B. Hillenbrand
Paul M. Lurie
Amanda S. MacVey
Bruce Meyerson
Richard Mittenthal
Richard M. Mosk
Charles J. Moxley, Jr.
Sharon T. Nelson
Robert F. Oberstein
Stephen J. O’Neil
Daniel I. Small
Steven J. Stein
John M. Townsend
Georgene M. Vairo
John Wilkinson
The American Arbitration Association (AAA), with its long history and experience in the field of alternative dispute resolution, provides services to individuals and organizations who wish to resolve conflicts out of court. The AAA, with a caseload of over 200,000 disputes administered, is the nation's largest full-service ADR provider.
Contributors:
William L.D. Barrett
Linda Bartlett
Raymond G. Bender, Jr.
Steven C. Bennett
Paul Bennett Marrow
Harvey W. Berman
Kenneth M. Curtin
Edward P. Dolido
Raoul Drapeau
Charles Lee Eisen
Larry Engel
Alfred G. Feliu
Lee M. Finkel
Marc J. Goldstein
Morley R. Gorsky
John H. Henn
Deborah R. Hensler
Robert B. Hillenbrand
Paul M. Lurie
Amanda S. MacVey
Bruce Meyerson
Richard Mittenthal
Richard M. Mosk
Charles J. Moxley, Jr.
Sharon T. Nelson
Robert F. Oberstein
Stephen J. O’Neil
Daniel I. Small
Steven J. Stein
John M. Townsend
Georgene M. Vairo
John Wilkinson
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword
PART I: Introduction to Arbitration
Chapter 1
Judging Arbitration: The Findings of Procedural Justice Research
Deborah R. Hensler
Chapter 2
Commercial Arbitration: Winning Over the Skeptics
Larry Engel
Chapter 3
Agency, Alter Ego and Other Identity Issues:
Nonsignatories and Arbitration
John M. Townsend
Chapter 4
What Arbitration Agreement? Compelling
Non-Signatories to Arbitrate
Charles Lee Eisen
PART II: Arbitration Efficiency
Chapter 5
Streamlining Arbitration of the Complex Case
John Wilkinson
Chapter 6
Managing Depositions in Arbitration to Minimize Cost and Maximize Value
Stephen J. O’Neil
Chapter 7
The Developing American Approach to Arbitrability
Steven C. Bennett
PART III: Selecting Service Providers and Arbitrators
Chapter 8
Richard Mittenthal
Chapter 9
Discovery in Commercial Arbitration: How Arbitrators Think
Charles J. Moxley, Jr.
Chapter 10
Raymond G. Bender Jr.
PART IV: Preliminary Arbitral Proceedings
Chapter 11
Discovery in Arbitration: How Much Is Enough?
Alfred G. Feliu
Chapter 12
Evidence in Arbitration: A Guide for Litigators
Alfred G. Feliu
Chapter 13
Arbitral Subpoena Powers and Prehearing Discovery
Paul M. Lurie and Amanda S. MacVey
Chapter 14
Presentation Skills: A Quick Reference Guide
for Advocates
Morley R. Gorsky
PART V: Commercial Arbitration for Arbitrators
Chapter 15
What Kind of Questions Should Arbitrators Ask?
Sharon T. Nelson
Chapter 16
The Ten Commandments of Arbitration:
Some Guidelines for Arbitrators
Lee M. Finkel and Robert F. Oberstein
Chapter 17
2004 Code of Ethics for Commercial Arbitrators Explained
Bruce Meyerson and John M. Townsend
Chapter 18
Problems and Solutions: The Attorney and the
Non-Attorney Arbitrator
Raoul Drapeau
Chapter 19
Issues Surrounding Party-Appointed Arbitrators
Richard M. Mosk
Chapter 20
The Problem of the “Politically Correct” Arbitrator
Steven J. Stein
Chapter 21
When Arbitrator Vacancies Arise
John Wilkinson
PART VI: Effective Arbitrations
Chapter 22
Where Should You Litigate Your Business Dispute? In an Arbitration or through the Courts?
John H. Henn
Chapter 23
Preparing a Witness for Arbitration
Daniel I. Small
Chapter 24
Managing Cross-Examination: The Arbitrator’s Perspective
William L.D. Barrett
Chapter 25
Lights, Camera, Action! Arbitration in the Entertainment Industry
Linda Bartlett
PART VII: Arbitration and Professional Responsibility
Chapter 26
Confidentiality During and After Arbitration
Edward P. Dolido
Chapter 27
Sanctions and Arbitration Proceedings
Georgene M. Vairo
PART VIII: Arbitral Awards
Chapter 28
Paul Bennett Marrow
Chapter 29
Another Look at Remedies in Arbitration—Revisited
Harvey W. Berman
Chapter 30
The “Finality” Principle and Partial Awards
John Wilkinson
PART IX: Arbitration and Court Proceedings
Chapter 31
Don’t Fear the Reaper: Class Arbitration after Sutter and Italian Colors
Robert B. Hillenbrand
Chapter 32
“Broad” and “Narrow” Arbitration Clauses: Are Courts
Breaking Free From the Tyranny of Labels?
Marc J. Goldstein
Chapter 33
Judicial Review of Arbitration
Kenneth M. Curtin
Index