Originally from Securities Arbitration: Practice and Forms - Third Edition

SYNOPSIS

§ 4.01 Introduction
[1] Generally
[2] Advantages 
[3] Disadvantages 
[4] Recent Trends
[5] Applicable Rules
[6] Other Considerations

§ 4.02 Availability of the Arbitration Alternative
[1] Option or Obligation
[2] Types of Claims
[3] Other Parties
[4] Access to the Judicial Forum

§ 4.03 The Choice Between Arbitration and Litigation: Applicable Rules of Decision
[1] Evidentiary Standard
[2] Discovery Methods
[3] Precedent Adherence
[4] Arbitral Awards
[5] Six-Year Rule

§ 4.04 The Choice Between Arbitration and Litigation: The Decision Makers

§ 4.05 American Arbitration Association Rules: A Brief Summary

§ 4.06 JAMS: A Brief Summary

§ 4.07 The Choice Between Arbitration and Litigation: Procedural Differences
[1] Discovery Procedures
[2] Motion Practice
[3] Appeal
[4] Enforcement and Scheduling
[5] Third-Party Joinder

§ 4.08 The Decision to Arbitrate or Litigate: Miscellaneous Differences