ARBITRATION ESSENTIALS

The videos and materials below are meant to serve as an overview of the most essential information a JAMS Arbitrator needs to know to perform at their best.  The videos are arranged consistently with the order of events in a typical arbitration, from Preliminary Conferences through to Award Writing, with additional vital information regarding Consumer and Employment Minimum Standards.  The associated materials are a treasure-trove of important rules, guidelines and templates.
Viewing these videos is a mandatory prerequisite for attending the New Panel Training, and should be periodically reviewed by all JAMS arbitrators as a refresher.
Introduction- Chernick
Preparing for the Preliminary Conference – Chernick
Conducting a Preliminary Conference – Chernick
First Steps – Eisner
Consumer and Employment Minimum Standards – Eisner
Highlighting a few JAMS Rules – Eisner
Motions – Reeves
Managing the Hearing – Reeves
Award Writing – Davidson

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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

1. Arbitration Workshop Outline
2. JAMS Demand for Arbitration Form
3. JAMS Stipulation for Arbitration Form-Arbitrator Identified
4. JAMS Stipulation for Arbitration Form-Arbitrator Not Identified
5. JAMS Arbitration Procedures Checklist
6. JAMS Administrative Policies and Guidelines
7. Sample Disclosure Memos and Checklists.CA and non-CA
8. Pre-Hearing Call Checklist
9. Preliminary Conference Checklist
10. Preliminary Conference Agenda
11. Scheduling Order Template
12. Scheduling Order Exemplar.doc
13. Final Status Conference Checklist
14. Sample Agenda for Final Pretrial Conference
15. Federal Arbitration Act
16. JAMS Arbitration Discovery Protocols
17. Model Federal Arbitratrion Summons
18. JAMS Guidelines for Use of Clerks in Arbitrations
19. Outline of an Arbitration Award
20. Interim Award Exemplar
21. Final Award Exemplar
22. Helpful Optional Sentences for Orders and Awards
23. Memorandum on Fees and Costs in Arbitration Awards
24. JAMS Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures
25. AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules
26. JAMS Policy on Consumer Arbitrations-Minimum Standards
27. JAMS Optional Arbitration Appeal Procedures
28. JAMS Arbitrators Ethics Guidelines
29. Judicial Council Ethics Standards for Neutral Arbitrators in Contractual Arbitration
30. Outline of Important Points in Revised Code of Ethics for Commercial Arbitrators
31. Chernick Article on Managerial Arbitrator Model
32. Arbitration Decisions of Note