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Curtailing The Arbitrator's Power: Valid Withholding Of Jurisdictionor Judicial Flaw, Kevin L. Wibbenmeyer
Curtailing The Arbitrator's Power: Valid Withholding Of Jurisdictionor Judicial Flaw, Kevin L. Wibbenmeyer
Journal of Dispute Resolution
With the movement toward alternative dispute resolution comes the issue of how much freedom arbitrators will be given before the courts will find the arbitrator's rulings to be beyond their jurisdiction. This Note will provide an understanding of the decision in Cobler v. Stanley, Barber, Southard, Brown & Associates, where the court limited the power of the arbitrator. 2 Further, this Note will explain how Cobler is inconsistent with California case law which suggests that great deference shall be given to the power of arbitrators.
Quasi-Judicial Immunity: The Arbitrator's Shield Or Sword, Robert M. Carroll
Quasi-Judicial Immunity: The Arbitrator's Shield Or Sword, Robert M. Carroll
Journal of Dispute Resolution
With the rising number of divorces in today's society 2 and with the national emphasis to resolve child custody disputes through alternative forms of dispute resolution,3 the ability to hold arbitrators accountable for their actions within settlement conferences is becoming a prevalent issue. Arbitrators and mediators, commonly outside of the court's supervision, are now determining the best interests of the child, a role traditionally reserved to the courts.4 This increase of out-of-court settlements creates a need for certain standards which hold these quasi-judicial officers responsible for their decisions and liable for their actions. The court in Howard v. Drapkin addressed …