An examination of arbitral discretion in the context of building the evidence record and controlling the hearing: techniques, demeanor, temperament and style with particular emphasis on gradations of arbitral involvement…

Arb. Nicolau contends that the arbitration process can be simplified to achieve cost-savings, time-savings and dispute resolution. The best way to simplify arbitration is to avoid it. Arb. Nicolau suggests…

An examination of arbitrators’ acceptance (or rejection) of evidence of post-discharge conduct and of later-acquired pre-discharge conduct. Arbitrator Nicolau applies a test of fair warning: If the evidence is revealed…

The effects of the transition of Pacific Gas and Electric from a regulated to a competitive industry, and the participation of its unions – the IBEW and ESC. The historic…

NAA President Nicolau discusses the measures the Academy and its member should take to preserve fairness and effectiveness given the increasing frequency with which arbitrators are called upon to resolve…

The principle of functus officio is examined. Arbitrator Nicolau advocates allowing an arbitrator to clarify or correct his/her decision at the request of a single party, in order to carry…

George Nicolau describes his life experiences, insights, observations about the arbitration profession, and his plans. Arnold Zack asks the questions….

Acknowledging that arbitrators disagree on whether jurisdiction should be retained following issuance of the decision, and giving examples where the retention of jurisdiction was efficacious, if not essential, the author…

The authors respond to questions and receive comments about the retention of jurisdiction in the United States and in Canada.

George Nicolau presents the benefits of a national unfair dismissal statute and how it might function. The panelists discuss possible the possible beneficial and harmful consequences of such a statute….