A discussion of whether arbitration satisfies the needs of the parties with respect to expediency, expense and justice. Also discussed is whether management and labor share a common interest in…

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 time limits; misunderstandings; pre-hearing procedures;…

Professor Mittenthal analyzes the application of Part 5 of the Code of Professional Responsibility, dealing with the arbitrator’s obligations to provide a fair and adequate hearing in conformity with the…

An argument that arbitrators, who have responsibility over the integrity of the arbitration process under the Supreme Court’s grant of a “free charter,” must ensure quality standards and actively discourage…

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…

The author views many pre-hearing motions by management counsel as attempts to control the hearing or its outcome, or to support its subsequent appeal. He concludes that the best way…

The author examines the increasingly adversarial and legalistic nature of arbitration and how it undermines the objective of providing a quick, efficient and cost-effective means of dispute resolution. He then…

“The employment relationships in the federal service, and the collective bargaining agreements under the CSRA and the predecessor Executive Orders which permitted them, are so controlled and affected by various…