THURSDAY, JULY 1
The Basics and Getting Started
7:30 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
Speakers:
Homer C. La Rue, 2009–2010 Section Chair
R. Wayne Thorpe, Institute Co-Chair
9:30 a.m
Overview of Sources of Arbitral Authority and Administered Programs
Topics covered: Federal Arbitration Act of
1925; State arbitration statutes, including the
Revised Uniform Arbitration Act; Pre-dispute
arbitration clauses; Post-dispute stipulation
to arbitrate (submission agreements);
Institutional v. non-administered arbitration;
General function and limitations of arbitral
providers; Common applicable rules – AAA,
JAMS , CPR (non-administered), FINRA.
Faculty:
Bruce E. Meyerson
10:30 a.m.
Break
10:45 a.m.
The Role of the Arbitrator and the Disclosure Requirement
Topics covered: How to best effectuate
the various roles arbitrators assume;
The importance of informed, deliberate
decision-making; Nature of the disclosure
statement; the Commonwealth Coatings Standard; Duty to investigate disclosure issues; Continuing obligation of the duty to
disclose; Arbitrator selection; Party arbitrator practice.
Faculty:
Homer C. La Rue
Noon
Luncheon: Reducing Cost and Delay in Arbitration: Mutual Challenges, Mutual Opportunities
Abiding concerns regarding the expense and length of commercial arbitration recently
motivated the College of Commercial Arbitrators to host a National Summit co-sponsored by
the AAA, CPR, JAMS, the Chartered Institute,
the ABA Dispute Resolution Section and the
Straus Institute. The Summit was the first time
in-house and outside counsel, arbitrators and
representatives of provider organizations came
together to discuss these difficult issues and
collaboratively discuss potential solutions.
Faculty:
Curtis E. von Kann
1:30 p.m.
Preparing for and Conducting the Pre-Hearing Conference
Topics covered: Jurisdiction and arbitrability;
Reviewing arbitration agreements/pleadings;
Early issues (identifying claims/consolidation/
mediation); Initial pre-arbitration information
exchange (discovery, exhibits, witnesses,
briefs); Hearing (date, location, special needs);
Award (forum, written opinion, retention of
jurisdiction); Demonstration of an effective prehearing
conference; Pitfalls to avoid.
Faculty:
Zela G. Claiborne
R. Wayne Thorpe
3:00 p.m.
Break
3:15 p.m.
Preliminary Issues and Motions
Topics covered: Request to amend/add parties;
Provisional relief; Motions to continue;
Bifurcation; Consolidation.
Faculty:
Zela G. Claiborne
Homer C. La Rue
R. Wayne Thorpe
Bruce E. Meyerson
5:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception with Faculty
This social hour provides an opportunity for you
to meet with fellow participants and the Institute
faculty to informally discuss your goals for
attending the program.
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