William J. Fallon, 1985-1986 President of the National Academy of Arbitrators, encourages the use of humor to provide valuable insights into the solemn world of… Read More »The presidential address: The role of humor in arbitration
Excerpts from workshops on procedural rulings. The subjects include 1) third-party participation; 2) “due process” protections; 3) subpoenas; 4) absence of grievant or key witness;… Read More »Procedural rulings during the hearing
The author discusses public sector interest arbitration in New England (except NH), where each state has enacted statutory factors for which the parties must present… Read More »Interest arbitration: Can the public sector afford it? Developing limitations on the process. 3. An arbitrator’s viewpoint
An evaluation, by advocates, of arbitrators’ performance in discharge and discipline cases, with emphasis on arbitrators’ definitions of just cause, the need for the appearance… Read More »Title: The discipline and discharge case: Two devil’s advocates on what arbitrators are doing wrong
Brief comment on practices and pitfalls in use of court reporters, followed by a discussion of unrelated topics: postponements and cancellations; fee collection; extensions of… Read More »Problems of the ad hoc arbitrator: court reporters and other matters