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Focus (Forum & Focus)

Aug. 22, 2007

Disclosure Pitfalls

Forum Column - By Alexander S. Polsky - Parties at arbitration who want to hang on to their awards must pay careful attention to the requirements of transparency for their neutrals.

FORUM COLUMN

By Alexander S. Polsky

      You worked hard. Arbitration was supposed to ensure a secure and enforceable award. Better yet, you won and you won big: general and punitive damages, plus fees and costs. Hey, you earned it! The award was the product of a segmented and prolonged three-stage hearing on the merits.
      In fact, it was a tough fight even selecting the arbitrator. In th...

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