Often, in the midst of an arbitration, parties, and occasionally the arbitrator, sense that it would be appropriate to engage in settlement discussions. The suggestion is made that perhaps the arbitrator, who is already familiar with the matter, should participate in such discussions, rather than engaging the services of a separate mediator, and thereby extra costs may be avoided.
October 18, 2021 at 12:23 PM
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Often, in the midst of an arbitration, parties, and occasionally the arbitrator, sense that it would be appropriate to engage in settlement discussions. The suggestion is made that perhaps the arbitrator, who is already familiar with the matter, should participate in such discussions, rather than engaging the services of a separate mediator, and thereby extra costs may be avoided.
What danger lurks, however, if this procedure is employed?
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