Arbitration: Essential Concepts

Though common in today's economy, arbitration remains relatively remote from the daily practices of most lawyers. This comprehensive handbook offers a thorough introduction to the fundamental concepts and materials for both lawyers and businesspeople. Suitable both as a primer for students and a refresher text for those involved with arbitration-related issues, this guide discusses the law, its history, and relevant case law. Also included is practical advice on how to construct an arbitration clause and decipher related statutes and regulations, as well as a discussion of labor and employment, securities, and international arbitration.

About the Author
Steven C. Bennett is a partner at the law firm of Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue in New York. He is also a professor of arbitration at Brooklyn Law School.