LibGuides: Advocacy & Alternative Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Arbitration Resources - Generally

Arbitration in a Nutshell by Thomas E. Carbonneau
Call Number: 6th Floor (Academic Success) - KF9085.Z9 C37 2012
ISBN: 0314911375
"Arbitration in a Nutshell" offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of the essential concepts, principles, and legal frameworks surrounding arbitration. It explores various aspects, including the Federal Arbitration Act, the arbitrability of statutory claims, and the enforcement of arbitral awards, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the complexities of arbitration in both domestic and international contexts.
Labor and Employment Arbitration in a Nutshell by Dennis R. Nolan
Call Number: 6th Floor (Academic Success) - KF3425 .N65 2007
ISBN: 0314158820
"Labor and Employment Arbitration in a Nutshell" provides a comprehensive overview of the arbitration process in labor and employment contexts, addressing key procedures, variations, and applications of arbitration. The book also explores the legal status of labor arbitration, the interplay between arbitrators and judicial entities, and the interpretation of contracts and statutory rights within arbitration.
How to Prepare and Present a Labor Arbitration Case: Strategy and Tactics for Advocates by Charles S. Loughran
Call Number: 10th Floor - KF3544 .L68 2006
ISBN: 9781570185625
"How to Prepare and Present a Labor Arbitration Case: Strategy and Tactics for Advocates" offers comprehensive guidance for effectively navigating the labor arbitration process, covering everything from case research and witness selection to closing arguments and post-hearing briefs. The book also includes essential appendices, such as arbitration rules and evidence guidelines, to support advocates in their preparation and strategy.
Handbook on Employment Arbitration and ADR by American Arbitration Association
Call Number: 10th Floor - KF3455 .H36 2007
ISBN: 1929446497
Succinct, comprehensive and a practical introduction to the use of arbitration and ADR in various fields. The Handbook addresses various contemporary problems in arbitration and ADR law - such as the use of class action arbitration, the awarding of punitive damages in arbitration, and the selection of arbitrators and mediators.
Handbook on Commercial Arbitration by American Arbitration Association
Call Number: 10th Floor - KF9085 .H36 2010
ISBN: 1929446470
The "Handbook on Commercial Arbitration" serves as a comprehensive guide for practitioners navigating the complexities of arbitration in commercial disputes. It offers practical insights, procedural guidelines, and best practices to effectively manage arbitration processes, ensuring fairness and efficiency.

AAAi Chat Books

The American Arbitration Association plans to release a series of free AI-driven handbooks (AAAi Chat Books), which will allow users to ask questions and get answers about various aspects of arbitration.

The first part of this series is the AAAi Chat Book Case Preparation and Presentation. It is based on Case Preparation and Presentation: A Guide for Arbitration Advocates and Arbitrators by Jay E. Grenig and Rocco M. Scanza. This resource is an interactive guide to preparing and presenting AAA cases. This tool allows you to ask questions and receive quick, personalized answers at every stage of the process—from drafting clauses to addressing post-award steps. It draws from insights in Case Preparation and Presentation, as well as relevant AAA-ICDR rules. This resource empowers you with expert guidance to help you prepare for resolving disputes efficiently and confidently.

Arbitration Treatises

Oehmke Commercial Arbitration by Thomas H. Oehmke
Call Number: 10th Floor - KF9085 .O362 2003
Available via Westlaw
Domke on Commercial Arbitration (The Law and Practice of Commercial Arbitration) by Martin Domke
Call Number: 10th Floor - KF9085 .D714 2003
Available via Westlaw

Video Resources

Advanced Arbitration Insight: 20/20 by The Arbitration and the Advocacy & Corporate ADR Committees of the Section of Dispute Resolution
DVD & accompanying discussion guide consists of 20 vignettes that demonstrate a wide range of issues of varying complexity that may arise in the context of a commercial arbitration.
Arbitral Advocacy Mock Arbitration Proceedings and Commentary by Institute for Transnational Arbitration, a division of the Center for American and International Law
Featuring scenes from a Mock international arbitration with commentaries on the issues
Arbitration of a Commercial Dispute: Adagent, Inc. v. DST Corp by American Arbitration Association
Demonstrating the entire process of a commercial arbitration hearing, from the panel chairperson's opening statement through parties' closing arguments.