The Committee concludes that the basic standards of ethics applicable to any judge, foremost of which are the qualities of honesty and impartiality,should be applied to the code of labor…

The decision-making process of arbitrators and judges is examined; differences in the forums and in their procedures are found to have an effect on decision-making. The comparisons are made in…

Arbitrator Jaffe invokes his personal experiences to illuminate desirable objectives of the arbitration process; e.g., the development of an adequate record, asuring a fair and transparent process that engenders trust…

The author describes arbitrators’ varying approaches to the arbitration hearing, from active and interventionist, to passive, permitting the advocates to present their cases as they choose without inteference from the…

A panel gives practical advice for achieving a one-day hearing.

An exploration of whether the phrase “control of the hearing” has a core meaning upon which advocates and arbitrators agree or whether it is a subjective concept that can provide…

Arbitrator Mittenthal observes the vast discretion that arbitrators possess, and offers advice as to its use. He recommends a pragmatic, common sense approach based upon thoughtfulness and fair play, and…

A survey of advocates discloses variations in preferences in arbitral styles, from tightly controlled hearings to an unstructured proceeding. All reject the overly active or overly passive arbitrator. All seek…

Examples of arbitrators’ practices that deviate from the parties’ expectations in the hearing and decision writing. Over familiarity with a party, expediting the procedure for personal convenience or to meet…

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…