Discusses the uses and abuses of past practice in arbitration in relation to the “plain meaning” rule of contract interpretation and ambiguous contract terms. Also addresses how past practices are…

The arguments for and against professionalizing or licensing arbitrators, or requiring them to hold law degrees from accredited institutions are presented. The author, who does not use statistical data, reasons…

Some examples of arbitration in action. The three examples are sufficiently out of the ordinary to merit a laugh….

A debate about the efficacy of organized labor as opposed to freedom of individuals to contract.

Following an introduction by Frances Bairstow, Benjamin Aaron recounts his career.

The Committee offers recommendations regarding appointments to committees, nominations for office, voting and membership rights, elections, and other matters.

A review of the limitations of adherence to a strictly adversarial format in labor management arbitration and the preeminent role of the arbitrator in setting and ensuring standards of fairness…

A discussion among arbitrators and advocates of what behavior impacts the fairness of a hearing.

A satirical look at the consequences if the youth movement took over the National Academy of Arbitrators.

An analysis of arbitration awards involving the question of just cause for discharge for four major categories of offenses. The author considers whether the penalty is upheld or modified, and…