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Should I agree to mandatory arbitration clause in a contract?
Thursday, November 30, 2006
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Arbitration tends to be less expensive and more expedient than litigation, but that is not always the case. While discovery may be less expensive in arbitration, much of the benefit is eliminated because the parties must pay the fee of the abitrator(s) and the often-steep administrative costs. If three abitrators are to be utilized, scheduling difficulties and costs can be significant. Courts, in contrast, provide an essentially free decision maker.
The advantages of arbitration are mre likely to materialize if a specialized decision maker would be helpful. Arbitration permits the parties to select the decision maker. A more informed decision maker could expedite resolution of complex issues. Arbitraion is also private and not typically subject to public disclosure.
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