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Litigation

Nov. 18, 2000

Conflict of Interest

Q: What are the worst mistakes you've ever seen an arbitrator make? A: As the debate over pre-dispute arbitration agreements rages, examples of arbitrary decisions present themselves. The most serious have to do with the appearance of partiality on the part of the arbitrator or with a perceived conflict of interest.

By Jeff Kichaven and Deborah Rothman
        Q: What are the worst mistakes you've ever seen an arbitrator make?
        A: As the debate over pre-dispute arbitration agreements rages, examples of arbitrary decisions present themselves. The most serious have to do with the appearance of partiality on the part of the arbitrator or with a perceived conf...

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