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Administering international arbitration proceedings; explanation of how the AAA's program works

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The American Arbitration Ass'n revised its International Arbitration Rules and established its International Center for Dispute Resolution to streamline the arbitration process. Whether due to an awareness of potential cost control or to cultural preferences, the center has had an increased use of mediation and pre-dispute mediation clauses. The revised rules encourage a pro-active approach to arbitration, as long as its parties also have due process.

International mediation

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The role of the international arbitrator

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International arbitrators possess a high degree of autonomy in resolving international disputes. Arbitration often has no judicial interference. The arbitrator draws power from the arbitration agreement and from the International Arbitration Rules. The arbitrator can grant any remedy within the scope of the agreement. The arbitrator must maintain impartiality and disclose any information relevant to impartiality.

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Mediation & arbitration: a growing interaction

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Combining mediation and arbitration to settle disputes has become increasingly popular since the 1970s. Both techniques have advantages. Mediation grants more power to disputants and arbitration ensures greater finality. In complicated cases, one technique may better match the disputed matter than the other.

American Arbitration Association

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