Sunday, June 24, 2018

Waiver of a challenge to the jurisdiction of an arbitrator and how to avoid it

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The Ninth Circuit has affirmed a decision rejecting an effort by Asarco to vacate an award by Arbitrator Michael Rappaport. (The District Co...
Sunday, June 10, 2018

Arbitrator: City didn't prove rape, but "extremely poor judgement" found. Termination converted to a 40 hour suspension

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In his award in  Portland Police Association and City of Portland ,  Arbitrator David Stiteler reversed the termination of a Portland police...
Saturday, May 26, 2018

Is there a "bright line" requiring the termination of a police officer found to have been untruthful in a police report?

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That is the question the  Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is considering in a case addressing an effort to vacate an arbitration award...
Sunday, May 13, 2018

Quick Hits - Arbitrability Issues

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Incorporation of AAA Rules gives arbitrator authority to decide question of arbitrability The Second Circuit has rejected a hospital'...
Sunday, April 29, 2018

Reaction to police discipline award highlights mixed expectations about the issue to be decided

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A recent award, and the reaction to it, highlight the sometimes conflicting expectations involved in arbitration proceedings. While conflict...
Sunday, April 22, 2018

Interest arbitration and the need for candor

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Arbitrator Richard Miller reopened and reconsidered an interest arbitration between Hennepin County, MN and Law Enforcement Labor Services, ...
Sunday, April 15, 2018

Two public policy reversals, last chance agreements, and call out pay

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Minn. court overturns award reinstating police officer accused of failing to report use of force The Minnesota Court of Appeals has refused...