"A guidebook for preparing and presenting a case to an arbitrator or board of arbitration"--

The AAA Handbook on Arbitration Practice assembles from Dispute Resolution Journal - the flagship publication of the American Arbitration Association - and other sources the latest thinking on arbitration and dispute resolution. All chapters, where necessary, have been revised and updated by the authors to insure that they represent the most current developments in law and practice. The Handbook is a succinct, comprehensive and a practical introduction to the use of arbitration, written by leading practitioners and scholars, it provides essential orientation and is a "must" for anyone with an interest in the field - from the seasoned to the neophyte. The AAA Handbook on Arbitration Practice brings to the arbitration and dispute resolution professional the latest thinking on arbitration from world-renowned specialists in the field. The chapters in this work were selected from an extensive body of writings and, in the main, represent world-class assessments of arbitration and dispute resolution practice. All the major facets of the field are addressed. The chapters provide the reader with comprehensive and accurate information, lucid evaluations, and useful practical guidance. They not only acquaint, but also ground the reader in the field.

Before the heating, during the hearing, and following the hearing -- here is your essential guide to achieving winning results in arbitration. The author, a former labor attorney and employee relations executive, explains the most effective techniques you can use to: - determine what needs to be proven- assemble the evidence- select the arbitrator- present the case in chief- deal with objections- handle adverse witnesses- draft posthearing briefs- and moreYou get step-by-step analysis and advice on formal arbitration procedures, plus guidance on how to adapt your presentation to the arbitrator's individual style.On-point examples throughout the text -- plus sample statements and arguments, forms, checklists, a reading list, and more -- will save you valuable time and streamline your preparation.

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. This work begins with a general introduction to employment ADR, discussing such topics as where plaintiffs can better vindicate their rights, general employment law strategies, how to assess workplace disputes and conflicts, and options for resolution. Employers are offered valuable advice on how to implement a successful employment arbitration program, with real-life examples to work from. Mediation of employment conflicts and employment arbitration are explored and a comparison of the two is provided, including with respect to statutory employment conflicts. Topics include respectfulness in the workplace, bullying, racial and cultural conflicts, sexual harassment, Disabilities Act disputes, airline disputes, weight discrimination, and discrimination based on marriage and pregnancy. Lastly, this book takes a look at the U.S. Supreme Court decision 14 Penn Plaza LLC v. Pyett, where the Court clarified and reaffirmed the use of mandatory arbitration for resolution of workplace disputes. The chapters were selected from an extensive body of writings and, in the main, represent world-class assessments of arbitration and ADR 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.

Nearly 30 years after its initial publication, the American Arbitration Association’s seminal primer, Labor Arbitration: What You Need to Know, has undergone a complete facelift with the publication of this brand new book. Fundamentals of Labor Arbitration, the first volume in the "AAA/ICDR Dispute Resolution Series," features all new content that is indispensable to advocates, arbitrators, employers, unions, and readers who wish to know more about resolving labor-management ­disputes. Here readers will find a clear introduction to the grievance process and labor arbitration, as well as practical guidance to help users of the process effectively resolve labor-management disputes in the private and public sectors. This book is co-published by the American Arbitration Association and the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution.

Handbook of ICC Arbitration provides expert analysis of the whole process of using and adhering to the ICC Arbitration Rules. It examines close up the diverse issues that can occur during an arbitration and hosts essential information related to arbitration on an international level with reference to published and unpublished awards and procedural orders, as well as to many decisions of national courts.

This volume is an essential, cutting-edge reference for all practitioners, students, and teachers in the field of dispute resolution. Each chapter was written specifically for this collection and has never before been published. The contributors--drawn from a wide range of academic disciplines--contains many of the most prominent names in dispute resolution today, including Frank E. A. Sander, Carrie Menkel-Meadow, Bruce Patton, Lawrence Susskind, Ethan Katsh, Deborah Kolb, and Max Bazerman. The Handbook of Dispute Resolution contains the most current thinking about dispute resolution. It synthesizes more than thirty years of research into cogent, practitioner-focused chapters that assume no previous background in the field. At the same time, the book offers path-breaking research and theory that will interest those who have been immersed in the study or practice of dispute resolution for years. The Handbook also offers insights on how to understand disputants. It explores how personality factors, emotions, concerns about identity, relationship dynamics, and perceptions contribute to the escalation of disputes. The volume also explains some of the lessons available from viewing disputes through the lens of gender and cultural differences.

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