This workshop examines the authority of the arbitrator granted by the court order of non-binding arbitration and the relevant statues and rules that apply to arbitration. There will be a review of the most current case law that applies to arbitrators. We will discuss how an arbitrator should prepare for and conduct the hearing. The course will also review how an arbitrator can issue an award that minimizes the need for a trial de novo. Finally, we will discuss who is the prevailing party at the trial de novo.
