Once an arbitration award is issued, an often-asked question by lawyers and litigants alike is: Can we appeal? Well, it depends.

The concept of “appealing” or challenging an arbitration award must be placed in context. When initially designed, arbitration procedures offered a very streamlined process, frequently used to resolve a growing number of commercial and labor disputes. Parties appeared for the hearing before a neutral, armed with their proofs, a hearing was held, and a binding decision was issued. There was no discovery, and application of court rules of procedure or evidence were relaxed. Arbitration served as a simple, speedy, more cost-effective alternative to litigation. 

This content has been archived. It is available through our partners, LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law.

To view this content, please continue to their sites.

Not a Lexis Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Not a Bloomberg Law Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Why am I seeing this?

LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law are third party online distributors of the broad collection of current and archived versions of ALM's legal news publications. LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law customers are able to access and use ALM's content, including content from the National Law Journal, The American Lawyer, Legaltech News, The New York Law Journal, and Corporate Counsel, as well as other sources of legal information.

For questions call 1-877-256-2472 or contact us at [email protected]