The Role of the Arbitrator: Activist or Deferential?

A lively and interactive dialogue on evolving topics: implied/inherent jurisdiction of the arbitrator: source of the arbitrator’s jurisdiction/discretion to take such steps as are necessary to control the process; balance between arbitrator activism/intervention and party autonomy; and risk of challenge to the award, including enforcement issues.

Speakers: Stephanie Cohen (Independent Arbitrator), Mary E. Comeau, FCIArb (Independent Arbitrator), and Joel Richler (Independent Arbitrator).