AAA Handbook on Employment Arbitration and ADR [Hardcover]

Thomas E. Carbonneau and Philip J. McConnaughay (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1929446497 | ISBN-13: 978-1929446490 | Publication Date: April 1, 2007

The AAA Handbook on Employment Arbitration and ADR assembles from Dispute Resolution Journal - the flagship publication of the American Arbitration Association - and other sources, the leading professional writing in areas in which arbitration and ADR are likely to apply. The Handbook on Employment Arbitration and ADR is succinct, comprehensive and a practical introduction to the use of arbitration and ADR in various fields, written by leading practitioners and scholars. It provides essential orientation and is a "must" for anyone with an interest in the field of arbitration and ADR. The Handbook also addresses various contemporary problems in arbitration and ADR law - such as the use of class action arbitration, the awarding of punitive damages in arbitration, and the selection of arbitrators and mediators. The Handbook contains recent important articles written by authors who are recognized specialists in that area. Often the authors have both national and international reputations. The contributions cover a wide array of topics that are of substantial interest in the field and provide analytically thorough, professional, and practical answers to problems that have emerged in the field. The articles were selected from an extensive body of writings and, in the main, represent world-class assessments of arbitration and ADR practice. All the major facets of the field are addressed. The articles provide the reader with comprehensive and accurate information, lucid evaluations, and an indication of future developments. They not only acquaint, but also ground the reader in the field.

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About the Author

Thomas E. Carbonneau is the Samuel P. Orlando Distinguished Professor of Law at Penn State s Dickinson School of Law. Professor Carbonneau is commonly regarded as one of the world s leading experts on domestic and international arbitration. He is the editor-in-chief of two widely read and well-regarded professional publications, the World Arbitration and Mediation Report and the Journal of American Arbitration, and serves on the editorial board of La Revue de L Arbitrage. In addition, he is the author of ten highly acclaimed books and 75 scholarly and professional articles on arbitration. Professor Carbonneau is formerly the Moise S. Steeg Jr. Professor of International Law at Tulane University School of Law. Philip J. McConnaughay is Dean and Professor of Law at the Penn State University School of Law and Former Professor of Law at the University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois. Dean McConnaughay joined the College of Law faculty at Illinois in1996 following seventeen years of international practice with Morrison & Foerster LLP, including almost ten years as a resident Partner in Morrison & Foerster's Tokyo and Hong Kong offices. He has represented parties from throughout the world in major international arbitrations in China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and the United States, including representing Fujitsu Limited in the celebrated IBM/Fujitsu Arbitration. Dean McConnaughay has served as a foreign advisor to arbitration law reform efforts in Indonesia, he has lectured on international arbitration and economic development in China, Vietnam, Japan, and elsewhere in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 382 pages
• Publisher: JurisNet, LLC (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929446497
• ISBN-13: 978-1929446490
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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