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Washington, D.C. ~ November 7-9, 2007
2007 International 2007 International ConferenceConference
““LET’S ARBITRATE! LET’S ARBITRATE! IT’S FAST, CHEAP IT’S FAST, CHEAP
AND FAIR, RIGHT?”AND FAIR, RIGHT?”
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2007TIME: 3:45 P.M.
Let’s ArbitrateLet’s ArbitratePanel MembersPanel Members
MODERATOR:
• Randall A. Miller, PartnerSedgwick, Detert, Moran & Arnold
• P. JEAN BAKER, District Vice PresidentAmerican Arbitration Association
• KATHY JACOBSON, Senior Vice PresidentSeabury & Smith
• EDITH MATTHAI, President & Managing Partner Robie & Matthai, PC
• MICHAEL MERLO, Senior Vice President & Chief CounselAon (Bermuda) Ltd.
INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
What are we going to be talking about?
Format of Session Format of Session
• Question/Answer
• We encourage questions!
BACKGROUND OF BACKGROUND OF ARBITRATION ARBITRATION
Why are we here?
BACKGROUND OF BACKGROUND OF ARBITRATIONARBITRATION
(cont’d)(cont’d)
Rise of arbitration
BACKGROUND OF BACKGROUND OF ARBITRATIONARBITRATION
(cont’d)(cont’d)
FINRA (FORMERLY NASD) ARBITRATION
BACKGROUND OF BACKGROUND OF ARBITRATIONARBITRATION
(cont’d)(cont’d)
International Arbitration
BACKGROUND OF BACKGROUND OF ARBITRATIONARBITRATION
(cont’d)(cont’d)
Professional Liability
and
Miscellaneous Arbitrations
BACKGROUND OF BACKGROUND OF ARBITRATIONARBITRATION
(cont’d)(cont’d)
American Arbitration Association
BACKGROUND OF BACKGROUND OF ARBITRATIONARBITRATION
(cont’d)(cont’d)
Propriety of
Contractual Arbitration Provisions
BACKGROUND OF BACKGROUND OF ARBITRATIONARBITRATION
(cont’d)(cont’d)
Drafting Issues
BACKGROUND OF BACKGROUND OF ARBITRATIONARBITRATION
(cont’d)(cont’d)
Are the provisions enforceable?
BACKGROUND OF BACKGROUND OF ARBITRATIONARBITRATION
(cont’d)(cont’d)
Insurance implications
Should I be Should I be in Arbitration?in Arbitration?
Should I be in Should I be in Arbitration? Arbitration?
(cont’d)(cont’d)
What are the differences between arbitration and conventional
State/Federal Court litigation?
Should I be in Arbitration?Should I be in Arbitration? (cont’d)(cont’d)
Structure of arbitration
Should I be in Arbitration?Should I be in Arbitration? (cont’d)(cont’d)
Choosing Arbitrators
Should I be in Arbitration?Should I be in Arbitration? (cont’d)(cont’d)
• Number
• Specialized expertise
Should I be in Arbitration?Should I be in Arbitration?(cont’d)(cont’d)
• Rules of Procedure
Should I be in Arbitration?Should I be in Arbitration? (cont’d)(cont’d)
• Discovery
Should I be in Arbitration?Should I be in Arbitration? (cont’d)(cont’d)
• Law/Motion
Should I be in Arbitration?Should I be in Arbitration?(cont’d)(cont’d)
• Confidentiality
Should I be in Arbitration?Should I be in Arbitration? (cont’d)(cont’d)
• Joinder of other parties
Should I be in Arbitration?Should I be in Arbitration? (cont’d)(cont’d)
• Cost
Should I be in arbitration?Should I be in arbitration? (cont’d)(cont’d)
• Time
Should I be in arbitration?Should I be in arbitration? (cont’d)(cont’d)
• Finality of award
Reasoned awards
Should I be in Arbitration?Should I be in Arbitration? (cont’d)(cont’d)
• Finality of award
Res Judicata
Should I be in Arbitration?Should I be in Arbitration? (cont’d)(cont’d)
• Finality of award
Appealability
Should I be in Arbitration?Should I be in Arbitration? (cont’d)(cont’d)
• Finality of award
Enforceability
Is Arbitration Fair?
SO, WHERE DO WE END UP?
CLOSING REMARKS