Topics in this unit may include (1) options for dispute resolution—litigation, arbitration, mediation, conciliation, valuation, and others; and a comparison of their relative merits; (2) domestic arbitration—pre- and post-dispute agreements to arbitrate; selection of arbitrator(s) and umpires, their competence; selection of professionals and lawyers; notices of dispute; time periods and 'entering upon' the arbitration; (3) domestic arbitral procedure—pre-arbitration conferences; preliminary matters; arbitral versus litigious pleading; powers of arbitrators to control proceedings; and (4) evidentiary rules, as applied to arbitral proceedings; interlocutory applications to the court;... -- Course Website
