What is Arbitration? A Basic Definition

Arbitration \Ar`bi*tra"tion\, n. [F. arbitration, L.
         arbitratio,
   fr. arbitrari.]
   The hearing and
         determination of a cause between parties in
   controversy,
         by a person or persons chosen by the parties.
   [1913
         Webster]

   Note: This may be done by one person; but it
         is usual to
         choose two or three called arbitrators; or for each
         party to choose one, and these to name a third, who is
         called the umpire. Their determination is called the
         award. --Bouvier
         [1913 Webster]

   Arbitration bond, a bond which obliges one to
         abide by the
      award of an arbitration.

  
         Arbitration
         of Exchange, the operation of converting the

              currency of one country into that of another, or
     
         determining the rate of exchange between such countries or

              currencies. An arbitrated rate is one determined by
         such
      arbitration through the medium of one or more
         intervening
      currencies.
      [1913 Webster]

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Tue Jan 6

• Arbitration
• ADR-alternativ e dispute resolution overview
• WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization
• WIPO > Domain Name Dispute Resolution
• WIPO Arbitration Rules
• WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center: "Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center was established in 1994 to offer Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) options, in particular arbitration and mediation, for the resolution of international commercial disputes between private parties. Developed by leading experts in cross-border dispute settlement, the procedures offered by the Center are widely recognized as particularly appropriate for technology, entertainment and other disputes involving intellectual property." ;
• ASIL Guide to Electronic Resources for International Law > International Commercial Arbitration: by Gloria Miccioli
• EISIL > International Dispute Settlement: "This category provides information on mechanisms for resolving international disputes, such as international courts and tribunals, arbitral bodies, commissions, administrative tribunals and other dispute settlement bodies."
• EISIL > International Commercial Arbitration (Dispute Settlement)
• EISIL > International Economic Law

Sun Jan 4

• Mo. court rules against Kan. payday lender - Columbia Missourian
• Arbitration in non-auto personal injury case -- what documents or evidence should my attorney have submitted?: All my profession submitted to a magistrate were a little healing receipts. The magistrate ruled in preference of invulnerabilit y with endowment of -0- to me.

Sat Jan 3

• Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution: Georgia Arbitration Code

Wed Dec 31

• Jackson Lewis - Mandatory First Contract Interest Arbitration

Mon Dec 29

• Understanding Last Chance Agreements | Human Resources 101

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