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<p> </p><p>Assembled from Dispute Resolution Journal - the flagship publication of the American Arbitration Association - the chapters in the Handbook have all,<br/> where necessary, been revised and updated prior to publication. The <br/>book is succinct, comprehensive and a practical introduction to the use <br/>of arbitration and ADR, written by leading practitioners and scholars. <br/>The Handbook begins with an exploration of drafting commercial <br/>arbitration clauses and provides advice on selecting the right <br/>arbitrator for any given commercial arbitration dispute. It supplies <br/>practitioners with guidelines for use in their arbitration practice and <br/>covers such topics as evidence and discovery, arbitral subpoena powers, <br/>procedural and interim orders. It also offers guidance on witness <br/>preparation, expert testimony, and cross-examination.</p><br/><p>There are chapters that specifically address the arbitration of large<br/> complex cases, healthcare disputes, and entertainment industry <br/>disputes. Arbitrators are provided with recommendations regarding <br/>professional conduct and responsibility. Arbitral awards and remedies <br/>are covered extensively and arbitrators are provided with practical <br/>approaches and information on drafting awards, punitive damages, the <br/>finality of awards and, post-decision debriefing. Lastly, this book <br/>discusses commercial arbitration as it relates to the legal system. <br><br/> </p><br/>The chapters were selected from an extensive body of writings and, in<br/> the main, represent world-class assessments of arbitration and ADR <br/>practice. All the major facets of the field are addressed and provide <br/>the reader with comprehensive and accurate information, lucid <br/>evaluations, and an indication of future developments. They not only <br/>acquaint, but also ground the reader in the field.