England's new Arbitration Act hailed by business; more party autonomy and less court interference will result
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England's 1996 Arbitration Act should make the country more attractive as a center for global arbitration, as well as increasing the fairness and efficiency of such arbitration. The law is based on the premise of party autonomy, and most of its provisions only apply when there is no agreement between the parties. However, the act does provide a framework for the appointment of arbitrators and the conduct of the arbitration for those situations where the parties have agreed to arbitrate in the United Kingdom but have not agreed on which rules will apply. A provision making the arbitrator immune from suit is included.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1997
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Federal publications serve as primers on QDROs; qualified domestic relations orders, which govern pension benefit splits, can be complex
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Five government publications can give attorneys much-needed help interpreting the complex legal and actuarial rules on pension benefit plans when these plans must be split in a divorce proceeding. The Pension Benefit Guarantee Corp published "Divorce Orders and PBGC" in Sept 1996., and IRS Notice 97-11 contains sample language for inclusion in the legally acceptable form of QDRO as well as QDRO requirements. The Labor Department also published a QDRO booklet in 1997. These publications help attorneys understand the QDRO rules as they apply to pension plans.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1998
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Federal, state laws govern arbitration subpoenas
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Both federal and state laws cover arbitration subpoenas. The Federal Arbitration Act applies to disputes over interstate commerce. This act gives arbitrators subpoena power, and courts also interpret the act to grant discovery power to arbitrators. State laws also can give arbitrators subpoena and discovery powers.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1996
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